title: The external ear in skin diseases of dogs and cats: a diagnostic challenge.
abstract: Six groups of feline and canine skin diseases sharing the involvement of the external ear are discussed. Examples of each group are given. Clinical features, diagnostic techniques and therapy are outlined for each disease.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002415:Cats; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D004431:Ear, External; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*