Ear Cytology: A Test We Too Often Skip With Dr. Layne & Dr. Belew

Ear Cytology: A Test We Too Often Skip With Dr. Layne & Dr. Belew

July 16, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 385

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This episode discusses the importance of ear cytology in managing otitis externa and features insights from veterinary experts.

Ear cytology gives us information that a visual examination—or even sniff test—simply cannot, yet we too often forgo this essential diagnostic step. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth talks with Liz Layne, DVM, DACVD, and Christi Belew, DVM, about the role of cytology in otitis externa management. They share practical tips for interpreting samples and explore how emerging analyzer technology is bringing a new level of consistency and accuracy to in-clinic results. Sponsored by IDEXX Resource: https://www.idexx.com/en/veterinary/analyzers/invue-dx-analyzer/test-types/ear-cytology/ Contact us: Podcast@instinct.vet Where to find us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ X: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Taylor Argo- Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio

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