Video otoscopy

Video otoscopy allows us to evaluate your pet’s ears on a large screen, rather than a much smaller view. The main benefit of this is that we are able to fully evaluate the ear canal (and we can show you the ear canal as well!) Often, we will also do cytology of the ear discharge if we notice an infection. This means that we may take a swab of the discharge and evaluate it under the microscope. This way, we can diagnose bacterial, yeast, and/or mite infections and we will send your pet home on the correct medication. It is our job to make sure that you know how to properly clean your pet’s ears and administer their medication, if it is indicated.