OTITIS EXTERNA IN DOGS – A REVIEW

Abstract

Ear infections are one of the most common infections in dogs nowadays. Since in practice the isolation of a certain microorganism is tied to additional labor and equipment, the specific therapy necessary for the concrete causative agent is not always prescribed. Long-term treatment with inappropriate medications can lead to the development of antibiotic multi-resistance of the infectious agents. The purpose of our research was to summarize the latest information provided by various sources and present it in an accessible and easily understandable version. The following most frequently isolated pathogens are considered in the article: Malassezia pachydermatis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Finegoldia magna, Proteus spp. and other. Their resistance to different types of antibiotics and which are the most effective among them is shown. The clinical signs and some studies related to hereditary breed predisposition to otitis are also indicated.