Podcast: Mucky Ears, Swabs and Smears—Choosing and Using Diagnostics for Otitis Externa
Got mucky ears? Tune in as Dr. Catherine Metry shares practical tips for smarter otitis externa diagnostics on the Shake Up Your Workup podcast.
In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, Dr. Sylvia Conway is joined by veterinary dermatology specialist Dr. Catherine Metry, to tackle one of the most common and frustrating issues in veterinary practice: otitis externa. From swabbing techniques and cytology interpretation to using powerful diagnostics tools, Dr. Metry shares practical tips to help you approach ear cases with more confidence and clarity.
About the guest: Catherine A. Metry, DVM, DACVD, graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a dermatology residency at The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She then transitioned to private practice, caring for dermatology referral patients and teaching veterinary technician students. Since joining IDEXX 11 years ago, Dr. Metry has served as a dermatologist with the IDEXX Medical Consulting Specialty team.
To learn more about otitis externa check out this free education on the IDEXX Learning Center:
- Taking the Pain Out of Ear Cytology—Using In-House Diagnostics to Target Treatment of Otitis Externa
- Otitis Externa: How Cytology Can Unlock the Mystery
Thank you for listening to Shake up Your Workup. You can contact us at shakeupyourworkup@idexx.com with comments and feedback.
Disclaimer: This podcast aims to share helpful information and guidance, but any decisions about testing or treatment should be made by a veterinarian as part of their relationship with the client and pet.
