OTITE EXTERNA: um relato de caso em cão

Abstract

Currently, dogs occupy a different place with families. Relations between humans and pets have narrowed considerably. The connection between tutor and pet is marked by feelings of love, fidelity and companionship, bonds that have given the dog a place with the family. This greater approximation between man and his animals, established a close relationship of affection and conviviality; therefore, when the animal's health is affected, it becomes even more noticeable, thus generating greater demand for veterinarians. Among the most common complaints reported by tutors refer to dermatological problems and, in this area, otitis is listed. Otitis externa and media are otological infections of relevant importance in veterinary clinic. Otitis externa is the one that affects the epithelial lining of the external auditory canal, being considered one of the most frequent otitis and represents 8 to 15% of the cases seen in the medical clinic of dogs. Otitis media is an affection of the portion of one or more anatomical components of the vestibulocochlear system. Bacteria, fungi, improper handling and even the anamotomy itself can promote the cause or chronicity of these ear diseases, and breeds with pendulous ears are more prone to ear infections than the others, thus, the high occurrence of otitis is multifactorial. Headache, itching, unpleasant odor, abnormally colored cerumen, among other clinical signs, motivate tutors to resort to veterinary medical care, which, in view of the patient's history and history, will indicate the additional tests relevant to each case. In view of the identification of the origin of otopathy, the indicated treatment, which will vary according to the causative agent, aims to combat or stop the agent, as well as to guarantee the patient's well-being. More serious cases of the disease require surgical treatment and even conchectomy and, not always, hearing, which is already impaired, will be preserved or recovered. This paper aims to describe otitis externa and media in dogs, as well as diagnostic tests and pertinent treatments, in order to envision a favorable prognosis for the patient.