Otitis Externa

Symptoms

Rubbing affected ear, head shaking, and possible discharge

Cause

Bacterial or fungal infection or an object, e.g. grass seed, becomes lodged in the ear canal, although also associated with ear mites. Otitis Externa is rare and not often seen in horses

Treatment

Ear needs to be cleaned and any foreign bodies removed. A veterinary surgeon can do this more thoroughly with an auroscope. Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal ear drops can be administered

Please remember this information is provided as a guide only and professional advice should be sought before any diagnosis or treatment is applied.

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