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Proliferative otitis externa.

Proliferative otitis externa.

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|l1=Otitis Externa - Cat and Dog

|q2=What is the most likely underlying cause in this patient?

|q2=What is the most likely underlying cause in this patient?

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The most likely cause in a 2-year-old cocker spaniel dog is a primary disorder of keratinization. The nasal digital hyperkeratosis and scaling in the hair coat are also compatible with a disorder of keratinization.

The most likely cause in a 2-year-old cocker spaniel dog is a primary disorder of keratinization. The nasal digital hyperkeratosis and scaling in the hair coat are also compatible with a disorder of keratinization.

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|l2= Seborrhea

|q3=How is this condition treated?

|q3=How is this condition treated?

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It is important for owners to understand that dogs with proliferative otitis externa due to a disorder of keratinization will be predisposed to further episodes and may eventually require surgery. <br><br>

It is important for owners to understand that dogs with proliferative otitis externa due to a disorder of keratinization will be predisposed to further episodes and may eventually require surgery. <br><br>

Although the owners are focused on the ears, it is important that they understand the dog’s generalized seborrhea will need to be treated and will require life-long therapy. Frequent bathing (2–3 times a week) is needed in many cases to treat dogs with severe primary disorders of keratinization.

Although the owners are focused on the ears, it is important that they understand the dog’s generalized seborrhea will need to be treated and will require life-long therapy. Frequent bathing (2–3 times a week) is needed in many cases to treat dogs with severe primary disorders of keratinization.

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|l3=Seborrhea#Treatment

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