Diagnosis and treatment of otitis media in dogs and cats

In vitro and in vivo activity of EDTA and antibacterial agents against the biofilm of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa

“…Besides its chelating action, EDTA might exert its effects on biofilms and bacteria through other mechanisms, such as inhibition of efflux pump [13] and downregulation of mexA and mexB in PA [14]. Previous studies have shown that EDTA can be used to treat superficial infected wounds, as well as otitis, peri-implant infections, and catheter-related infections [15][16][17][18].…”

Potencial evocado auditivo para diagnóstico de surdez em gato com síndrome vestibular periférica

“…Nos casos de rinofaringites oriundas do complexo respiratório felino, há a possibilidade de ocorrência de otite média ascendente (Gotthelf, 2004). Apesar de o gato não apresentar histórico de alterações em trato respiratório, esta é uma possível fonte da origem da infecção, considerando que a orelha externa estava hígida.…”

Skin and Musculoskeletal Diseases

“…These procedures normally involve general anesthesia and are employed to evaluate the integrity of the tympanic bulla, underlying otitis media, neoplasias, polyps, foreign bodies, otitis interna, and central vestibular disease. 24 Advanced imaging helps in distinguishing the anatomic location of disease process. CT is considered superior to MRI for bony changes, whereas MRI is better for detection of soft tissue abnormalities in both dogs and cats.…”

“…Ear flushing of external ear canal is usually required under the same general anesthesia episode. 24 Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) is an objective test of hearing that detects the presence or absence of hearing or progression of changes in hearing. Electrodes placed on standard sites of the head record responses to an auditory stimulus generated.…”