Reformulated Topical Medications for Management of Allergic Otitis Externa*

Download a PDF of this Table

For inflammation	Dexamethasone sodium phosphate injectable: saline 1:1 (routine) 2:1 (inflammation prone)
For Malassezia-prone + inflammation	Dexamethasone sodium phosphate injectable: miconazole 1% 1:1 (routine) 1:2 (Malassezia prone) 2:1 (inflammation prone)
Dosing guidelines	Cat	0.3-0.4 mL q 12-24 hr
	Small dog (<10kg)	0.3-0.4 mL q 12-24 hr
	Medium dog (10-30kg)	0.5-0.7 mL q 12-24 hr
	Large dog (>30kg)	0.8-1.2 mL q 12-24 hr

*To be prepared and prescribed by a licensed veterinarian only.

Home

Guidelines Contributors

Introduction

Figure 1: Diagnosing Allergic Skin Disease in the Canine Patient

Table 1: Antipruritic and Anti-inflammatory Medications for Dogs

Table 2: Acute Flare and Long-term Management Therapies in Dogs

Table 3: Oral Antihistamine Doses for Dogs

Figure 4: Assessing Diet Trial Results

Table 4: Antimicrobials for Skin Infections in Dogs

Table 5: Oral Antifungal Medication Doses for Dogs

Figure 5: Clinical Presentation of the Feline Patient

Figure 6: Diagnosing Allergic Skin Disease in the Feline Patient

Table 6: Antipruritic and Anti-inflammatory Medications for Cats

Table 7: Acute Flare and Long-term Management Therapies in Cats

Table 8: Oral Antihistamine Doses for Cats

Reformulated Topical Medications for Management of Allergic Otitis Externa

Figure 7: Flowchart of Technician Utilization for Allergic Skin Diseases

Figure 8: Client Communication Flow Chart for Treatment Plans

10 Key Messaging Points When Talking to Clients

Resource Center

Developing the Guidelines

The 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines are generously supported by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Merck Animal Health, and Zoetis.