Title: Demonstrate the cleaning of an animal's ears.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Performing Skin and Coat Care

Demonstration should include

- using required PPE
- explaining signs of ear mites and ear infections
- using appropriate ear cleaning solution and materials
- wiping the outer ear clean of cerumen and exudates
- noting unusual or excessive odor
- identifying breeds that routinely need ear plucking.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the symptoms of common conditions and ailments that can affect an animal's ears? How are these ailments treated?
- What precautions should be taken when cleaning and plucking an animal's ears? Why?
- Why is it dangerous to probe deep in the animal's ear with a cotton swab?
- What are the signs and symptoms of an ear infection? How is an ear infection treated?
- What are the possible results of not treating an ear infection?
- What are ear mites? Why must they be treated?
- Why do the ears of some breeds need to be plucked?
- What is the function of ear powder?

Teacher Resource:

- FFA- Administering Aural Medication Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDS8eXGnct0)