Dechra has launched a range of resources to provide veterinary professionals and owners with education, tips and support to achieve better clinical outcomes and owner satisfaction for dogs with otitis externa.

The 'Lifelong Ear Partnership' resources, which were developed in conjunction with a panel of vets, are designed to help practice teams improve their owner communication and achieve owner buy-in about otitis.

To that end, Dechra has developed various owner communication tools for use in practice or to refer owners to after the consultation. 

They include an owner website: www.ear-inflammation.co.uk and a postcard with QR code links to educational videos which cover clinical recommendations, treatment options and the importance of revisits. 

There is also a brochure for owners and an online 4D ear model: www.4d-earmodel.com, which demonstrates a healthy ear and an ear with mild, moderate or severe otitis.

Finally, Dechra has also launched an ear cytology webinar series on Dechra Academy: www.dechra.co.uk/academy.

The course consists of tips for everything from greeting the patient to performing and interpreting cytology slides.

www.dechra.co.uk/otitis-externa.

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