06- Aural Procedures

Otitis externa

Floppy ear dogs

Ear infections

All of the above

Shaking head

Loss of appetite

Coughing

Vomiting

Draining the hematoma

Corticosteroids

Surgery

Antivirals

To remove the ear flap

To eliminate dead space between cartilage layers

To prevent infection

To close the ear canal

To protect the incision from contamination and self-inflicted trauma

To improve the appearance of the ear

To prevent the dog from hearing noises

To keep the dog calm

Keep bandage clean and dry

Allow the dog to swim

Remove sutures in 10-14 days

Restrict exercise for 10-14 days

An aural hematoma is a result of a severe allergic reaction

An aural hematoma is formed from shaking their head vigorously or scratching at ears