Clayton Animal Hospital

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Curtis Smith performs an ear
flush under otoendoscopic
examination. He is assisted by
registered technician, Jeanette
Melson. The patient is "Simba"
Jenkins.