Video Otoendoscopy

If your pet has an ear problem, we are able to examine the ears with the video otoendoscope. The video otoendoscope allows the veterinarian to view the area deep within the ear canal on a computer screen. The image clarity and degree of illumination are far superior to that seen with the traditional otoscope.

   Left: Dr. Baljit and Meghan examine Gotti's ear.

While using a video otoendoscope, warmed saline can be used to flush out debris and exudate. Special forceps can be used to remove clumps of especially tenacious material. Good visualization allows the ear drum to be avoided and protected during the cleaning process. 

Below: Dr. Baljit and Meghan flushing Gotti's ear. 

Video otoendoscopy allows more efficient, thorough, and safer ear cleaning. Since ear debris can harbor or serve as a nutritional source for bacteria and yeast, cleaning increases the likelihood of resolving chronic ear problems.