Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Guide

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The second edition of this reference features more than 300 high-quality color illustrations to assist practicing veterinarians and veterinary students in identifying small animal ear diseases. It begins with a review of the science involved in diagnosing and treating ear disease, including the anatomy of the ear, examination techniques, and pathophysiology. Coverage also includes discussions of specific ear disease conditions, based on the standard ear disease classification scheme of predisposing factors, primary causes, and perpetuating factors. The consistent presentation of each disorder includes an introduction, color illustrations of the condition, description of diagnostic techniques, treatment options, suggested readings, and updated references.More than 300 high-quality images illustrate a variety of ear conditions to assist practitioners in practical diagnosis.A comprehensive chapter on marketing ear care and otitis therapy includes strategies for successfully integrating these services into practice to offer expanded patient services and increase profits.A chapter on diagnostic imaging provides the latest information on using imaging to diagnose small animal ear disease.An Ear Product Formulary in the appendix serves as a complete guide to products available for treating small animal ear diseases.6 new chapters covering:The microbiology of the ear of the dog and catLaser ear surgeryCytology of the ear in health and diseaseAdverse food reactionsDiseases that affect the pinnaOtitis interna and vestibular diseaseExpanded coverage of otic cytology and a photographic manual of ear cytologyIn-depth discussions of video otoscopic diagnosticsNew photos of interesting cases contributed by practitioners

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W01375-FM 1/28/05 7:36 PM Page iv 11830 Westline Industrial Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63146 SMALL ANIMAL EAR DISEASES: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE, SECOND EDITION Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ISBN 0-7216-0137-5 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Health Sciences Rights Department in Philadelphia, PA, USA: phone: (+1) 215 238 7869, fax: (+1) 215 238 2239, e-mail: [email protected] You may also complete your request on-line via the Elsevier Science homepage (http://www.elsevier.com), by selecting ‘Customer Support’ and then ‘Obtaining Permissions’. NOTICE Veterinary Medicine is an ever-changing field. Standard safety precautions must be followed, but as new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy may become necessary or appropriate. Readers are advised to check the most current product information provided by the manufacturer of each drug to be administered to verify the recommended dose, the method and duration of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the treating veterinarian, relying on experience and knowledge of the animal to determine dosages and the best treatment for the animal. Neither the publisher nor the editor assumes any liability for any injury and/or damage to animals or property arising from this publication. The Publisher Previous edition copyrighted 2000 International Standard Book Number 0-7216-0137-5 Publishing Director: Linda Duncan Acquisitions Editor: Anthony J. Winkel Developmental Editor: Shelly Dixon Publishing Services Manager: Linda McKinley Senior Project Manager: Jennifer Furey Designer: Amy Buxton Printe