Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
J Shashank, M Fibi Rani, J Jyothi and K Satish Kumar

Abstract:
3 years old Labrador Retriever was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC), College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad with a history of restlessness, head tilt and frequent ear scratching. Clinical examination revealed excoriations on ear pinna, otorrhea with discharges varying from yellowish brown to white purulent in colour, head shaking, pain on palpation of the ear, ear rubbing and frequently tilting of head to one side. Based on clinical and laboratory examinations it was diagnosed as otitis with mixed infection of Malassezia and Staphylococcus. The dog was treated with enrofloxacin, chlorpheniramine maleate along with oral ketoconazole, multivitamins and immune boosters. Affected ear was also managed with epiotic ear cleanser and pomisol ear drops. After 15 days of treatment, the animal showed clinical improvement but recovered completely after 30 days.