S54C - Otitis Treatments, Frustrations and Successes: Insights from Recent Research

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

10:35 AM – 11:25 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Mandalay Bay A, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

VIRBAC

Presenter(s)

Cristiano von Simson, MBA, DVM

Director of Marketing and Veterinary Services
Virbac Animal Health
Flower Mound, Texas, United States

Moderator(s)

David Whetstone, DVM

Field Technical Service Veterinarian
VIRBAC
Ft Worth, TX, United States

Otitis externa is one of the most common pathologies presented at veterinary hospitals. Veterinarians and pet owners still experience frustrations when dealing with this problem. This session will share insights from two recent studies conducted with veterinarians and pet owners, providing greater visibility on the key concerns, and ideas on how to provide better solutions and client satisfaction. The management of acute otitis and plans to reduce the number of recurrent episodes will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the key areas of stress and frustration for pet owners when faced with a dog with otitis
Consider therapeutic options to address concerns
Develop a plan to manage recurring otitis with pet owner engagement