ABSTRACT
Otic cleansers are used in-hospital to aid removal of debris and exudates from affected external ear canals (Figs 3.1, 3.2). This allows visualisation of the deeper
There are, literally, dozens of otic products on the veterinary market for cleaning and treating dog’s ears1,2. Until recently, it was difficult to make a rational choice as many had similar ingredients. Furthermore, these common ingredients were often compounded with differing co-compounds, making comparison and choice difficult, particularly with cleaners and ceruminolytic preparations1,2. Clinicians had to depend on personal experience. In some cases one could tap into the knowl-
examples, as is triethanolamine polypeptide oleate condensate. Carbamide peroxide is slightly less potent but it has humectant activity and a foaming effect helpful with purulent exudates1,3.
