Ear problems can be deceptively uncomfortable, and they often sit deeper than what you can see from the outside. If your pet is shaking their head, scratching, or has a smell or discharge, a video otoscope exam at Townsend Vet Albury helps us look further down the ear canal and make safer decisions.
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It shouldn’t be painful, but ears that are inflamed can be very sensitive. If your pet is sore, we adjust our approach and may recommend sedation so the exam can be done gently and safely.
Not always. Calm pets with mild disease may be examined awake, but painful ears, very narrow canals, or the need for a deep clean often make sedation the kinder option.
Sometimes, yes. If it’s visible and accessible, removal may be possible, but if the ear is painful or the object is deep, sedation is often recommended for safety.
A standard otoscope gives a limited view. The video otoscope provides a larger, clearer image and often helps us assess deeper structures and document what we see.
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