1Teaching Assistant, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh
2Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh
3Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences, Proddatur
4Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Proddatur
Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh
*Corresponding author. E-mail: bharath.vet4@gmail.com
Online published on 2 April, 2016.
Malassezia otitis externa was diagnosed in 8 dogs (12 ears) with clinical signs like head shaking, ear scratching and abnormally excessive brownish ear discharges (in majority) through roll swab cytology. Video-otoscopy performed in 4 dogs revealed ceruminous secretions in 3 ears and excessive hair in external ear canal of 4 ears that was not visible grossly. Affected dogs revealed eosinophilia and normal serum biochemical parameters. Dogs were treated with Clotrimazole otic drops after proper ear cleaning. Clinical recovery was 100% ranging from 7–21 days. Underlying causes observed in the present investigation were Aspergillosis and glandular disorders, prolonging the recovery.
Aspergillus, clotrimazole, Malassezia pachydermatis, otitis externa
