Otitis externa is one of the most common reasons for veterinary consultations in dogs, yet successful management often requires more than simply treating an infection. Chronic and recurrent cases are frequently driven by multiple interacting factors.
In this four-part masterclass, Tim Nuttall, Ross Bond and Kirsti Schildt guide you through the diagnosis and treatment of canine otitis externa. Explore the role of Malassezia pachydermatis, emerging antifungal resistance and the PSPP concept – Primary, Secondary, Predisposing and Perpetuating factors – and learn how to apply these principles to improve clinical decision-making and long-term outcomes.
Module 1: Otitis externa in dogs: How to get it right & avoid TECAs Part 1 – Approach & diagnosis – Tim Nuttall
Module 2: Otitis externa in dogs: How to get it right & avoid TECAs Part 2 – Treatment – Tim Nuttall
Module 3: The Match, the Fire, and the Fuel: Understanding the PSPP Factors Behind the Frustrating Ear – Kirsti Schildt
Module 4: Malassezia otitis with discussion of resistance – Ross Bond
Each module includes homework questions. Modules are released every two weeks or after successful completion of the homework questions from the previous module.
This online e-learning course will be available from 15 October to 15 December 2026.
This course is included in the Flatrate Gold subscription!
Speaker
Tim Nuttall
DVM, BSc, BVSc, CertVD, PhD, CBiol, MSB, MRCVS
Tim has written over 100 clinical and scientific publications, and has presented over 150 lectures throughout the world. In addition, Tim has served on RCVS, BSAVA, ESVD, WCVD and DEFRA scientific committees, the International Committee on Atopic Diseases in Animals, and is a scientific advisor to the Bella Moss Foundation and the journal Veterinary Dermatology. In 2014 he received the BSAVA Woodrow Award for outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine.
In his spare time Tim enjoys Munro-bagging (all 284 should be climbed by September!), cycling and single malt whisky.
Ross Bond
Professor, BVMS, PhD, DVD, DipECVD, FHEA, MRCVS
Ross Bond graduated from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1985, spent 5 years in farm and small animal practice, and then moved to the Royal Veterinary College in 1990, where he is currently Professor of Veterinary Dermatology. His research work into Malassezia yeast infections in dogs led to an award of a PhD in 1996. Ross holds RCVS and European College Diplomas in Veterinary Dermatology and is recognised as a specialist in veterinary dermatology by the RCVS. His research interests relate primarily to microbial skin infections in dogs and cats.
Kirsti Schildt
DVM, CertVD, Dip ECVD, EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology