At the Animal Hospital Aisti, we perform ear examinations and ear washings with a video otoscope. The procedure is performed under inhalation anesthesia, i.e. the animal is anesthetized and a breathing tube is inserted. With the help of a video otoscope, you can get a much better view of the ear canal than with a standard otoscope.
During the procedure, the condition of the ear canal, eardrum and possibly the middle ear is checked. At the same time, the ear canal can, for example, flush secretions, remove polyps and foreign bodies or take samples. These procedures are very safe when there is good visibility into the ear canal. Pets with frequent or chronic ear infections especially benefit from video otoscopy.