Does your gerbil exhibit hearing loss?
Does your gerbil exhibit ear pain?
Is there any foul-smelling discharge from your gerbil's ear?
Is there an obstruction in your gerbil's nasal passage?
Does your gerbil exhibit head tilting?
Your gerbil doesn't show any sign of Obstructive Ear Disease. Make sure that any ear infection is immediately diagnosed and promptly treated as this can reduce the chances of cholesteatomas developing in the ear.
Your gerbil shows one common sign of Obstructive Ear Disease. Your gerbil might be suffering from an ear infection so you should take it to the veterinarian. Make sure that any ear infection is immediately diagnosed and promptly treated as this can reduce the chances of cholesteatomas developing in the ear.
Your gerbil shows several common signs of Obstructive Ear Disease. Aural cholesteatoma occurs when an abnormal accumulation of keratin produces epithelial cells in the middle ear and is generally due to do infections, especially inner ear infections. Your veterinarian will typically diagnose aural cholesteatoma through the symptoms and signs the gerbil displays.
Your gerbil shows all common signs of Obstructive Ear Disease. Surgical removal of the aural cholesteatoma mass is advocated in pet gerbils suffering from this condition, however, due to their small size, it is not always practical. Temporary relief can be provided to the gerbil by applying medicated ear drops or ointments. In addition to the ear drops, antiseptic or antibiotic washes of the ear can help remove discharge that has accumulated.
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