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Dog With Smelly Ears

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Date: 07/19/2005 Topics: Pets > Dogs > Health | Readers Request > Pets  
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My springer spaniel has chronic ear problems - they look very clean; I never get any "yucka's" out of them, yet I can tell they hurt him and they smell. A friend told me 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 rubbing alcohol which I tried tonight, he's calm now, but was crazy when I first put the stuff in. Can anyone help? the vet bill is $40 just to see him and another 20 for the medicine. I am looking for a better home remedy!

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Debra Ann
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Post By pippa3333 (Guest Post) (07/31/2008)
Has anybody actually found out from the vets why springer spanials have these ear infections. Because our vet says he dosn't actually know what the cause is She was even given annesthetic and they took a swob from her.Thanks Pippa3333

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Post By teri (Guest Post) (01/18/2008)
My dog has hot spots in the ear and I'm using sulfodene first aid skin medication for dogs. You can get it in wal mart or martins food store and thay have the shampoo, too.

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Post by cadreamin (3) | (08/23/2007)
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the problem is PH balance and yeast overgrowth.
that is why white vinegar works so well.

feeding yougurt does help.

giving acidolpholus helps.

even ladies.... cream treatments for yeast infections
help by rubbing a little inside the ears for about a week.

periodically wipe out the ears with a baby wipe wrapped around your finger to help keep clean and healthy.

hope it helps

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Post By Rosa (Guest Post) (01/09/2007)
Jeez, i'd be careful using straight hydrogen peroxide. And you need to watch what percentage you buy. (there are a range of strengths.) The vet's recommendation for ears is 1:3 ratio of hydrogen peroxide 3% and water.

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Post By Michelle Young (Guest Post) (08/28/2006)
I cleaned his ears out with a soultion i bought from his vet. should i take him striaght to the vet , or should i see what this does to his ear? I am new at this i just got him 2 months ago. I am really worried on the ear infection horror stories i'm hearing. Please help me clear all my worries up? Thank You Michelle Young

My English springer Spaniel Just got his first ear infection

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Post By Tara (Guest Post) (02/03/2006)
Try the vinegar solution...my Neuffy has the same problem. 16oz alcohol, 4TBS Boric Acid, and 16 drops G. Violet Tincuture. Cheaper than the vet...mine requires "ear checks", BUT you must be consistent cleaning the ears!""""

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Post By Amanda (Guest Post) (10/18/2005)
We have a Springer Spaniel and she has had ear problems for a while now. She has fluid and yeast in her ear. We heard about this Zymox Otic that is suppose to help. We were just wondering if there was anything we could use to dry up the ear and help her with the infection. Like if there were any home remedies or anything. Please let us know. If there are any remedies please give us the ingredients and the directions. Thank You.

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Post by debra ann (1) | (07/20/2005)
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Hey, zballoongirl......what is gentian violet and the Boris acid??? Never heard of either one...

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Post by ThriftyFun (3757) | (07/20/2005)
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We were periodically taking our dog to the vet with problems with her ears. I asked the vet if there was anything I could use at home to take care of the problem. He said to use distilled white vinegar a couple times a month to wash her ears. It has been two years now and we haven't had problems with her ears since we have been using the vinegar.
bj

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Post By kathy berrong (Guest Post) (07/20/2005)
Hi, try hydrogen peroxide. Just a few drops in each ear. It will foam try to keep in each ear for as long as you can? Hope this helps.

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Post By michelle jadaa (Guest Post) (07/20/2005)
yes we use the vinegar mixture in our labs ears but ijust as maintanance ,if the dog already has an ear infection you need antibiotic ear drops,if you really can't take him to the vets right now try the OTC antibiotic ear drops for humans you can get at the pharmacy.good luck!

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Post by zballoongirl (35) | (07/19/2005)
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I have a springer spaniel too, Debra Ann. Those long floppy ears can surely present problems! From the message board of MAESSR (Mid Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue), here's the "recipe" for the popular Blue Voodoo, which is widely claimed to prevent doggie ear infections:

1 pint alcohol
4 TBSP Boris acid
16 drops gentian violet

Wipe the inside of his ears several times a week with this solution on a cotton swab. Just let it dry in there. But don't wear your good clothes, because he will shake his head and, well, you know all about that, I'm sure.

(I have not used this solution on my own dog -- I'm just passing on the info.)

Many people also say it's helpful to feed a tablespoon of plain yogurt once a day.

One more thing I've learned is that "sore" ears and head shaking are sometimes caused by matted hair behind or near the ears. Our male, Magic, has this problem frequently.

Good luck with your dog.
zballoongirl

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