
Despite growth in enrollment, fewer than 5% of US dogs and cats are insured, while rising veterinary costs are increasingly affecting treatment decisions and access to recommended care.
When performing otoscopic examinations in dogs and cats, especially ones with severe otitis externa, I put a little Surgilube (Fougera) lubricating jelly on the otoscope speculum to ease discomfort caused by the examination.
When performing otoscopic examinations in dogs and cats, especially ones with severe otitis externa, I put a little Surgilube (Fougera) lubricating jelly on the otoscope speculum to ease discomfort caused by the examination. Since the jelly is sterile, you can obtain a sample for culture after the examination, if necessary.
Dr. Carl Zymet, DABVP (canine and feline practice)
Ossining, N.Y.




