Please just let this ear case be easy...
If that's your first thought when an ear case hits your schedule, you're not alone. Veterinarians, pet owners, and groomers all struggle with ear infections. But, here's the point that everyone is missing: the infection isn't the problem.
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Ear infections come back
And that's frustrating — for everyone in the room. But once you realize the infection is the symptom and inflammation is the problem, everything changes. That's why I made these courses.
Hi, I’m Dr. Painter!
I am a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist® who works full-time helping dogs [and cats!] and their families with all things allergy.
Breakdown Topics
I explain complex topics in ways that are easy for anyone to understand.
Practical Tips and Tools
You will learn about the fundamental causes of these problems, so you can help prevent them.
Expert-Driven System
Inflammation First™
Most people think treating ear infections is complicated. It doesn't have to be.
This is the system I use every single day — and it's easier than finding the right ear drop.
It works because it starts with the right question.
What is the root cause?
Most ear infections have one. Finding it is the difference between treating and solving.
What is the infection?
Yeast, bacteria, both? It matters — but not in the way you think. Put down the culture, and take this course first.
What keeps things rolling?
Some ears keep flaring even when you do everything right. Here's why.
What about swimming?
Everyone has an opinion on this one. Here's the actual answer.
"I've been practicing for 20 years and I've never felt as confident as your courses make me feel."
Dr. Whitney R.
Veterinarian, Alabama
96% of veterinarians who took this course...
...are more confident with their ear cases.
If you're a veterinarian in small animal practice, ear cases are probably one of the most draining parts of your day — the ear drops don't work, the same dogs keep coming back and the plans never quite stick. Here's your framework.
- 3 hours of on-demand, RACE CE
- An efficient and practical system
- Downloadable clinical resources, including owner handouts
How come no one ever explained it like this?
That's what pet owners tell me — every single day in practice. So I decided to do something about it. Pet owners deserve information too, especially information that isn't behind an agenda like selling allergy chews and supplements.
- Finally understand why the ear infections keep coming back
- Expert information translated for real life — just like I say in my exam room
- Free, self-paced - just for you
This one's for the groomers.
Most continuing education doesn't include you. This one does. You're seeing these ears every 6 weeks — the smell, the redness, the dog that won't let you near it. You notice things before anyone else does. You deserve real information to back that up.
- Understand what you're actually seeing — and what to do with that information
- Learn what to say to owners without overstepping
- Free, self-paced, made by a specialist who thinks groomers matter
Start here, for free.
- Pick your path - courses for veterinarians, groomers, and dog owners
- A framework that you can use and understand right away
- Online, self-paced, lifetime access
- This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. #20-1315312
