STIDIES ON DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF OTITIS IN DOGS
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2010
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duvasu
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Otitis is one of the most common conditions among dogs and the condition can be caused by both
bacterial and fungal origin. In the present study, 62 dogs were presented with signs suggestive of ear
infection and on microscopic and cultural studies 18 dogs were diagnosed for Malassezia pachydermatis
as the primary etiological agent. These dogs were showing the signs of erythema, mild edema with dark
coloured wax or ear discharge. The yeast were diagnosed base on specific feature; blue coloured foot
print shaped organisms on stained smear. Whereas, white or creamy coloured colonies, that turned to
orange-beige and finally dark tan to brown were noticed on SDA media. Following treatment with oral
ketaconazole @ 5mg/kg, for 20 days showed marked improvement with complete resolution of signs.
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