Treating Demodectic 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 second part of this bite-sized series on demodectic otitis, Sue Paterson shifts the focus to treatment strategies. She covers managing the disease in both juvenile and adult onset cases, stressing the importance of avoiding immunosuppressant drugs. The video delves into the appropriate use of miticidal treatments, guiding viewers on how to use both visual and cytological exams to select suitable topical therapies. Sue also discusses the role of antibiotic drops, the challenge of avoiding steroids, and explores isooxazolines as a treatment option for demodectic otitis.

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

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