Causes of otitis externa in the dog

Jane Coatesworth MA VetMB CertVD MRCVS
Companion Animal Vol 16 
July 2011

Otitis externa can involve a number of interlinked factors. These factors may directly induce inflammation, 

greatly assist us in successfully unravelling and treating an individual case. 

has resolved. This article discusses how the recognition of specific primary, predisposing and perpetuating factors can 

may increase the likelihood of inflammation occurring, or may maintain inflammation even when the primary factor