Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy (TECA-BO)

TECA-BO removes the ear canal and opens part of the middle ear in selected severe cases. It is considered for chronic disease unresponsive to other care.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.