Diagnosing Allergic Otitis

Sue Paterson MA VetMB DVD DipECVD FRCVS Veterinary Director Virtual Vet Derms Telemedicine Company,

Sue Paterson is an RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. She has been elected as a fellow of the RCVS for contributions to clinical practice in the field of Veterinary Dermatology. Sue has written 7 text books, numerous book chapters and has more than 80 refereed dermatology publications. She has lectured at international meetings in more than 30 countries. She is RCVS president and member of RCVS Council, and SVP of ESVD. She is past President of BSAVA. In her spare time, she and her husband Richard (and her two Labradors Truffle and Saffron) are keen walkers.

In the third part of this bite-sized series, Sue Paterson introduces the key concepts of allergic otitis within the broader discussion of Otitis externa, using the PPS system (Primary Causes, Predisposing Factors, Secondary Causes, and Perpetuating Factors) to guide us through the causes. She highlights that allergic otitis accounts for 75% of cases, demonstrating how this is often triggered by food or environmental allergens. Sue shares images, explains the role of cytology in diagnosis, and discusses the value of food trials. She also touches on contact allergies and how certain treatments can sometimes exacerbate these cases

Sue Paterson, MA VetMB DVD DipECVD FRCVS Veterinary Director Virtual Vet Derms Telemedicine Company

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