Diagnostics • Ear Care • Otoscopy
Otoscopy allows our team to closely examine your pet’s ear canal and eardrum to identify infection, inflammation, foreign material, masses, and other causes of chronic ear discomfort. If your pet has ongoing ear issues, otoscopy helps us find clearer answers and guide more effective treatment.
Otoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the ear canal and eardrum using magnification and light. It allows us to evaluate deeper structures inside the ear and is especially helpful for pets with chronic or severe ear disease.
A routine ear exam evaluates the outer ear and visible canal. Otoscopy provides a closer, more detailed view deeper inside the ear canal and toward the eardrum. This is especially helpful for pets with chronic or difficult ear cases.
Not always. Sedation may be recommended if the ears are very painful, inflamed, or if a more complete exam and cleaning are needed.
Yes. Otoscopy helps identify underlying causes of recurring infections such as trapped debris, foreign bodies, masses, or deeper inflammation.