Otitis
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🟢 Tresaderm thiabendazole, dexamethasone, neomycin sulfate solution
7.5 mL
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15 mL
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References and resources
- Haar GT. The Importance of Ototoxicity. World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress Proceedings, 2003. https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=3850132
- HAWKINS JE Jr, LURIE MH. The ototoxicity of dihydrostreptomycin and neomycin in the cat. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1953 Dec;62(4):1128-48. doi:10.1177/000348945306200415
- Johnson CA. Hearing loss following the application of topical neomycin. J Burn Care Rehabil. 1988 Mar-Apr;9(2):162-4. doi:10.1097/00004630-198803000-00007
- Kelly DR, Nilo ER, Berggren RB. Brief recording: deafness after topical neomycin wound irrigation. N Engl J Med. 1969 Jun 12;280(24):1338-9. doi:10.1056/NEJM196906122802408
- Langman AW. Neomycin ototoxicity. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1994 Apr;110(4):441-4. doi:10.1177/019459989411000416
- Leake PA, Hradek GT. Cochlear pathology of long term neomycin induced deafness in cats. Hear Res. 1988 Apr;33(1):11-33. doi:10.1016/0378-5955(88)90018-4
- Melissa A. Mercer. Aminoglycosides Use in Animals. Merck Veterinary Manual, 2022. https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/antibacterial-agents/aminoglycosides-use-in-animals
- Oishi N, Talaska AE, Schacht J. Ototoxicity in dogs and cats. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2012 Nov;42(6):1259-71. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.08.005
🟢 Zymox Enzymatic Ear Cleanser (4 oz)
🟢 Zymox Plus Advanced Otic Enzymatic Solution with 1% Hydrocortisone (1.25 fl oz)
😺 Luna Says
Not CKD related, but I struggle with really itchy ears. I really don’t enjoy getting this in my ears… As soon as I see the burrito towel come out, I know to run away and hide! It does help relieve the itching for a few days, but it doesn’t really resolve the underlying issue for me.
References and resources
- Atwal R, Omar A, Olson M, Butler N, Caberra Y. Antibiofilm Efficacy of Advanced Formula Zymox (R) Otic Plus with 1% Hydrocortisone. Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine. 2012; 10(4):311-317. http://www.jarvm.com/articles/Vol10Iss4/index.htm
- Fujimura M. Effects of an enzyme agent containing mutanase and dextranase for treatment of biofilms in bacteria- and yeast-infected canine otitis externa. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2022; 25(3):383-389. doi:10.24425/pjvs.2022.142021
Otitis references and resources
- Atwal R, Omar A, Olson M, Butler N, Caberra Y. Antibiofilm Efficacy of Advanced Formula Zymox (R) Otic Plus with 1% Hydrocortisone. Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine. 2012; 10(4):311-317. http://www.jarvm.com/articles/Vol10Iss4/index.htm
- Brame B, Cain C. Chronic Otitis in Cats: Clinical management of primary, predisposing and perpetuating factors. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2021;23(5):433-446. doi:10.1177/1098612X211007072
- Cytology Reference Guide. Dechra Veterinary Products. 2023. https://www.dechra-us.com/Files/Files/SupportMaterialDownloads/US/C230160-Cytology-Reference-Guide.pdf
- Fujimura M. Effects of an enzyme agent containing mutanase and dextranase for treatment of biofilms in bacteria- and yeast-infected canine otitis externa. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2022; 25(3):383-389. doi:10.24425/pjvs.2022.142021