Clinical Context Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for canine patients, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.

What the Study Evaluated A study published in Veterinary dermatology in 2026 evaluated an Open-Label Split-Body Clinical Trial Evaluating Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Cold Atmospheric Plasma in Canine Acute Otitis Externa..

Key Findings Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) offers a novel, nonpharmacological approach with potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties without harming healthy tissue. In vitro studies have demonstrated its antimicrobial efficacy against key pathogens implicated in canine otitis externa (OE), a condition prone to chronicity if poorly managed. This study evaluated CAP's therapeutic efficacy and safety in treating ca…