title: Topical ear treatment - options, indications and limitations of current therapy.
abstract: Topical otic products form an integral part of the overall management of otitis externa. With an ever increasing array of ear drops and cleaners to choose from, appropriate selection of therapy can be difficult. The investigation of all cases of otitis externa should consider primary and secondary causes and predisposing and perpetuating factors. This article considers topical therapy under these same broad headings and discusses, through literature review, the various properties of the components of the ear cleaning solutions and drops.
authors.affiliation: Rutland House Veterinary Hospital, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 4HU.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Paterson
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*