Ear Infections

Antibiotics are NOT indicated for:
  • Malassezia dermatitis
  • Ectoparasites
  • Pruritis

Otitis Externa​

  •  
Topical treatment ONLY
  •  
Care: integrity of tympanic membrane. Avoid ototoxic products if tympanic membrane ruptured

Cocci Present

  • Antiseptic ear cleaner + topical ± systemic steroid products
If no response after 7 days ADD topical antibiotic + cleaning
  • Fusidic acid/framycetin
  • Florfenicol
Treat for 21–28 days

Rods Present

  • Antiseptic ear cleaner whilst awaiting culture results
  • Gentamicin
  • Framycetin
If Pseudomonas cultured ADD TrisEDTA + topical antibiotic
Treat until cytology negative and underlying cause corrected
  •  
Click QR Code to Follow
Scroll to Top