Dog With an Ear Infection

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Archives: Request: Dog With an Ear Infection Archived on 10/12/2009 How can I get rid of fungal infections in dog's ears? By rachaelanna from Maershfield Feedback: RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I went to a holistic vet who told me that if your dog is overweight or has chronic ear infections, it is allergic to corn. Is your dog's food corn based? Is it's treats or dog biscuits? I use natural apple cider vinegar that comes from a health food store to clean my dogs' ears out. It is antiseptic, anti fungal, and anti inflammatory. Use it diluted with water (about 1 tablespoon in a half-cup of water). MOST IMPORTANT - DO NOT use regular vinegar from the grocery store. It is a pine tar derivative, not real vinegar. I use the brand Bragg's. Any health food store will carry real vinegar with the "mother" in it (that's the cloudy, live part of the vinegar). Good Luck. (08/13/2009) By mrsschmeckman RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I read on this site a while ago from a person who works in a dog kennel that they have used "Listerine" on their dogs for years. I don't want to discourage you from a vet which would probably be the best thing to do, but I was really strapped for money and I tried it, and it worked! My dog didn't have a bad infection but he had been trying to scratch his ears something fierce. I figured that if it wasn't a full blown earache it soon would be, so I soaked a cotton ball with Listerine and pressed it to his ears to let the liquid seep in gently and I did this for 3 days 3 times a day and it's been cleared up since. Hope this works for you. (08/14/2009) By wondering RE: Dog With an Ear Infection If it is truly fungal, you need a fungal cream. Anything for athlete's foot, vagisil (yeast, in woman product aisle) will work. Then feed your dog yogurt, oh about 1 tbs a day. Works wonders. Boy, and I wouldn't put Listerine or vinegar on anything sore. Ouch! Lots of luck. (08/14/2009) By pjcustar RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I heard that a few drops of strong tea in the ear 3x a day helps. I put athletes foot medicine in her ears several times a day and my dog's ear cleared up. But I should have kept it up for a longer time. I used it for a week and I guess some of the yeast stuff remained. So now I have to do it again. This time I am doing the tea and the athletes foot stuff. (08/15/2009) By sassier299 Report Spam or Abuse Request: Dog With an Ear Infection Archived on 08/12/2009 Looking for a treatment for dog ear infections. Brenda from San Diego Feedback: RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I know all too well how expensive vets bills can be, but this baby needs to be seen first and foremost by a professional. You may want to check out CareCredit.com for a credit card that can only be used for certain needs such as dental, plastic surgery, and vets. And without interest for up to a year or more, it's a wonderful card to have. Hope this helps. Bless you and your babe. (07/17/2008) By MissmyHannah RE: Dog With an Ear Infection It is important to take the dog to a vet immediately. Do not try to cure this yourself because as other posts stated you don't know if it is yeast or mites. I am sure you can find a vet to work out a payment schedule. Lot of them work with an interest free credit card that you can sign up for right away. If this continues your dog will lose it's hearing and continue to be in pain. I have several dogs that I treat with the Zymox as a preventative. But that is given by a vet. Most likely your dog needs a shot to relieve this. Please take it to a vet. (07/17/2008) By Cosy RE: Dog With an Ear Infection "Don't" use aspirin, it can kill your dog. The vet told me the only safe painkiller for dogs and cats is codeine, dosage adjusted for their weight. Keep phoning all the vets in your area until you find one who will help you with either a reduced fee or a payment schedule. My vet has a list of "good Samaritan animal lovers" who all chip in to pay the bills for people who can't afford vet care. Call your local animal shelter and ask if they have these great people who can help your dog. Editor's Note: Tylenol is the one that is highly poisonous to pets. I gave my dog baby aspirin for years for her arthritis (prescribed by the vet) and she lived to 18 years old. (07/17/2008) By catastrofy RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I would call Petsmart, I know they have vets there. See if they have any ideas for you or if they would be willing to put you on a payment plan or maybe even do it for a reduced rate. But the dog needs to be seen by a vet. I had a Cocker that had chronic ear infection (common in that type of dog) and after she had enough of them, all I would have to do it call and they would tell me to come pick up medicine and not charge for an office visit. Best to you and your doggie. (07/18/2008) By Mythi RE: Dog With an Ear Infection There are 2 methods for yeasty/damp ears that we have used: Swimmers ear remedy found in drugstore or This recipe was provided to me many years ago by a Cocker spaniel breeder (Cockers are notorious for having ear problem with their long heavy ears) Blue Power Ear Treatment (Passed on by Pat Etchells, a Cocker breeder, who recommends warming up the solution before putting it in the ear by placing it in a cup of very warm water for about a half hour or so. INGREDIENTS: 16 Oz. Isopropyl Alcohol 4 Tablespoons Boric Acid Powder 16 Drops Gentian Violet Solution 1% Mix together in alcohol bottle and shake well. You will also need to shake solution every time you use it to disperse the Boric Acid Powder. To use, purchase the "Clairol" type plastic bottle to dispense solution to affected ears. TREATMENT: Evaluate condition of ears before treating and if very inflamed and sore do not attempt to pull hair or clean out ear at all. Wait until inflammation has subsided which will be about 2 days. Shake the bottle each time before using. Flood the ear with solution (gently squirt bottle), massage gently to the count of 60, wipe with a tissue. Flood again on first treatment, wipe with a tissue, and leave alone without massage. The dog will shake out the excess which can be wiped with a tissue, the Gentian Violet does stain fabrics. SCHEDULE OF TREATMENT: Treat 2x per day for the first week to two weeks depending upon severity of ears. Treat 1x per day for the next 1-2 weeks. Treat 1x per month (or even less frequently, depending on the dog). All of these ingredients should be available at a pharmacy. The Boric Acid Powder soothes the ear. The Gentian Violet Solution is an anti-infection agent. The solution appears to work well on any and all ear problems from mites, to wax, to canker. After the second or third time you can clean out the ear with a Q-tip or cotton balls. The success rate for this treatment is 95-99%. Those who do not succeed have usually not done the treatment long enough or have not been regular about it. Dogs on the verge of ear canal surgery have been returned to normal with only the regular follow-up treatment to keep the ear healthy. If an infection seems to be remaining in the treated ear after the above course of treatment, you may also have some Pseudomonas bacteria in the site. This can be eradicated by using a gentle flush of raw apple cider vinegar and water (warm). Use 2 Tablespoons of vinegar to one cup of water, 2x per week. They have found the Blue Power Solution to be effective for treating fungus-type infections on the feet and elsewhere on the dog, for cuts on dogs or people, and for hot spots. You may find other uses for this simple anti-infective agent. Remember it is for external use only and be careful not to get into the eyes. (07/18/2008) By Kris RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I understand that going to the vet is the safest thing to do. But honestly, there are dozens of natural alternatives, that work just as well. I am a vet tech, and have seen these things work, over and over again with people who can't afford vet care. Colloidal silver is hands down the best one. It is a natural antibiotic, that does not kill healthy bacteria. I have used this myself, for ear infections, colds, eye infections, and even for my infant with a yeast infection. It has worked better than expected every time. That stuff is a miracle. (12/02/2008) By Lora RE: Dog With an Ear Infection There's a great book at dogyeast.com which has all natural remedies, diets, tips, etc. on curing yeast infections. I got this book (actually 4 books) for $17, which is a lot less than I've ever paid at the vets. What's really good is I bought the book a year ago and my dog hasn't been to the vet for any ear problems since. I use the maintenance tip in the book which means the yeast has a real problem taking hold. Simple but it actually works. Hope this helps. (03/23/2009) By John P. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Dog With an Ear Infection Archived on 07/16/2008 I recently brought my dog Simba which is a Yorkie to a groomer and she told me he has a severe ear infection one that is hard to get rid of. I know that it will cost a lot and I am not financially stable enough to afford it. I want to know if anyone can give me ideas on what to do? Please help! I hate seeing him in pain. Katelyn from Minneapolis, MN Answers: RE: Dog With an Ear Infection There are NO effective home remedies for infections of any kind. Humans and animals can (and have) died from infections. For financial aid, try the ideas on this link: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/what_you_can_do_if_... I know from personal experience it can be tough financially. I've sold items (including a computer !), gone without cable and internet for months, and once I even went without electricity for 3 months in order to pay for vet bills. Perhaps you can sell some things on Craigslist, at a yard sale, get a part time job. In the meantime, borrow the money if you have to in order to get your dog to the vet for an exam. An ear infection not only causes pain, it can cause deafness, problems with sinuses, problems with the brain. It's serious! We as pet owners need to be responsible and make the right choices. Take care, do the right thing, and be blessed. (01/22/2008) By luvmygingerkids RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I also have Yorkies. By no means is my solution below a replacement for getting that infection taken care of by a vet. However I do have a preventative measure that works with my two little best friends as they did had continual ear infections. Once you have the infection cleared up by a vet try a tablespoon of pure organic yogurt. I give the tablespoon of yogurt to mine about 3 days in a row, once a day, twice a month. They have never had a ear infection since I have done that. At first it did affect their bowel movements but that passed and now I don't have any messes. Again this has been a preventative solution that worked for me, I do not believe that it would work after the onset of an ear infection. (regular yogurts with additives do not have enough of the bacterial cultures to be effective). Ear infections are serious as most of us have known the pain and the damage that an untreated one can have. I have attached a pic of my two love bugs to hopefully make you smile. (01/22/2008) By D Kay RE: Dog With an Ear Infection My dog had a severe infection last month also. It did cost me $95 total: $14 for the bottle of eardrops and $7 for the antibiotics. Tresaderm drops stay in your refrig. 5 drops 2x a day and 1 pill 2X a day for 2 wks each. After 2 weeks, my puppy was doing great! There is still a lot leftover of the drops, and the vet told me to hold onto it in case it comes back 6 months down the road. I had gently used a Qtip on the open part of his ear to get the 'guk' out but you don't go down in. Leave that to the doctor to do. It all depends on what type of infection. Definitely take him to the vet and ask for a payment plan on the visit if you have to. In the past I wasn't able to afford it either, and they put me at a low pay plan per month to pay for the expense. blessings! (01/22/2008) By cheryl RE: Dog With an Ear Infection If there are any vet. schools in your area, see if you can get your dog treated at a lower price there. Good luck! (01/22/2008) By Nance RE: Dog With an Ear Infection There are many different kinds of ear infections in dogs. If a dog has a yeast infection there is dark brown stuff in the ear canal and a very distinctive odor. For this type of infection, I swab the ear canal out, going no further than my index finger can reach with a mixture of half and half cider vinegar and water on a cotton ball or a piece of cotton. I then apply an application of Wal-mart's brand of Miconazole for vaginal yeast and fungal infections. I repeat this at two day intervals and as it responds and gets better, once a week. This should work o.k. on yeast and fungal infections. Did your groomer state what kind she thought it was? Even after you clear up this infection, it is always there and requires careful monitoring. Hope this helps. (01/22/2008) By woofey RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I owned two older cocker spaniels who suffered with ear infections in their late years. The vet sold me ZYMOX for their ear infections. You fill the ear canal, rub the ear and wipe off excess from the outer ear. Apply ten days for severe ear infections. DO NOT use liquid ear cleaners or other home made remedies while using ZYMOX. The liquid remains trapped in the ears and greater problems result. ZYMOX worked well with my dogs and I keep it as a monthly ear treatment preventative for my cocker puppy. There are two types of this medicine; one with hydrocortizone and one without. This is an enzymatic otic solution and is 1.25 oz. bottle. Probably need more than one to do the job effectively. The ZYMOX helps to dry the infection away and the dog shakes their head, the flaky debris falls away. That's why you do not need to do anything more with this product. I found ZYMOX on websites reasonably priced for less than $20.00 and sometimes on sale. Good luck. A vet check is worthwhile first though because of the severity of your dog's ears. IF they have been let go for too long and the ear odor is obnoxious, his inner ear problems may be far worse than what ZYMOX can do to heal them without antibiotics. Better tp be safe than sorry and your pet will feel better faster. (01/22/2008) By Lorelei RE: Dog With an Ear Infection It's much more important to take your dog to the veterinarian than the groomer. He is suffering with that ear infection. So many dog owners don't realize they need to clean their dogs ears, and I was one of them until my vet explained the situation to me. Some dogs even smell bad because of dirty ears. My vet said to clean the ears with a mixture of half white vinegar and half water approximately once a month. If the ears are really bad, mix one third rubbing alcohol, one third white vinegar, and one third water. Just use something to gently squirt the mixture (I warm it a little) into the ear and hold the ear shut and jiggle the mixture around inside the ear for a couple of seconds. When you let go, the dog will shake it out. After the dog shakes it out, use a cotton ball to try to dry the rest out. If you keep your dogs ears clean, you can possibly avoid ear infections and vet bills. BUT, if you dog has an ear infection, there is no home remedy you can use. Only the vet can help him with antibiotics. (01/22/2008) By Stngray RE: Dog With an Ear Infection There are some types of ear infections that only a vet can treat, such as a yeast infection. Other ear infections can be treated with the following mixture. I would use this for 3 straight days, then go to every 3rd day, then to once weekly. Hold your dogs ear (at the tip of it) straight up (this opens up the ear canal). After applying mixture in the ear, bend the ear down and rub the ear, so the dog won't shake the medication out. Then gently clean the ear with a Q-tip.Do NOT go deep in your dogs ear with this Q-tip.Continue cleaning until all purple color is gone. Here is the mixture: 1-bottle rubbing alcohol 4-teaspoons boric acid 50 drops of Gingia violet (this will be purple) Hope this helps. I use it on my Yorkies. (01/22/2008) By Kay RE: Dog With an Ear Infection For my cats (3), I always had more love than money! What I did, at the age for them to be fixed and when it was time for shots and such, was contact my local humane society (wherever I happened to live), to see where low cost animal care could be found. The fellas, I got them fixed at a clinic for 8 bucks each, the little girl, fixed for 25 bucks; the local ASPCA had a program where they used an income sliding scale to determine the cost. So make some calls, do a little research, and get your furbaby some help! (01/22/2008) By purrplekat RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I don't know but see if you can contact your local Humane Society and ask them if maybe they can help you pay the Vet. If not maybe they can tell you someone that can help, be worth a try. Lois (01/22/2008) By Lois RE: Dog With an Ear Infection You can buy tetracycline (antibiotic) in powder form in the fish department at Petco very cheaply. My son takes it when he has a bacterial infection. Yes, I know, that sounds bad, but it works. You could try washing the dogs' ear out with it often and give it orally.I know sometimes oral antibiotics don't work for an ear, you need drops. They used to have capsule tetracycline there, I haven't looked for awhile, that is even better. It is the same stuff they give humans but can only be sold for fish! You can buy it without a prescription on line too. Sometimes in capsule form it is called Fish Mox. In that case, it is amoxycillin. (01/22/2008) By rae RE: Dog With an Ear Infection Your little dog needs professional vet care. It probably needs antibiotics, plus some other medication. Animals hurt just like people do. When infection hits, it has to be controlled properly and that's with a vet's care! (01/22/2008) By carla RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I totally agree with those who have said that you should get your little dog to a vet without delay, he must be thoroughly miserable and his ear will be swollen and inflamed inside and very painful. Trying out these remedies that have been suggested will make him suffer more until by chance you find one that will possibly help. These ear infections advance very rapidly and need attention at the first sign. Get him to a vet, and don't delay. (01/28/2008) By Norma RE: Dog With an Ear Infection Well my dog has the worst. I've done everything from ear drops, you name it. I got poison Ivy when I was out camping and at the store I got calagel for poison ivy. I read the bottle and it dried it out, the rash. My dog was in great pain so after I treated myself I gave it a shot. I wiped it in his ears 2 day later all the swelling went down. I found the gel keeps the ears dry as I am still trying to solve this as the vets have not been able to do. But it keeps it under control so he does not tear his ears apart so its not a fix but it keeps the ears dry so the infection does not get worse and its enough to keep him from scratching his ears of and relieves the pain. (02/28/2008) By eddie RE: Dog With an Ear Infection Change the food to something that does not have by-products or possibly grains. Innova or Fromm has a grain-free no by-products food. You can order on-line or find a holistic store. Keeps ears dry & clean. (03/14/2008) By RE: Dog With an Ear Infection Change the food immediately to a grain-free diet. You can order on-line look for Fromm or Innova products. (03/14/2008) By Kris RE: Dog With an Ear Infection Please find out if the ear infection is bacterial or a yeast infection. The yeast infection in the ear is not pretty and needs immediate attention...plus, you can usually smell an odor coming from the ear. I have never had experience with a bacterial infection, but, it should be checked out by a professional. I have one yorkie who is healthy and one who has had a few yeast infections...it can be expensive. My groomer is going to put me in contact with a few customers who have dogs with chronic yeast infections, so I can see what they've done. I've already changed the food. It didn't work for my dog. So, I'm going to explore further. In the meantime, I'm giving my dog eardrops prescribed by the vet. Kristen (03/28/2008) By Kristen Report Spam or Abuse Request: Dog With an Ear Infection Archived on 01/22/2008 I need a home remedy for My 8 year old male Siberian Huskie's ear infection, we don't have the money right now to get him into the vet. I have seen some of the home remedies helped with several ailments for dogs. Does anyone have one for ear infections? I don't want to see him suffer anymore, I feel terrible for him. Please help! Amie from Houston TX Answers: RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I'm sure there is dog clinics that will take in dogs for those who cannot afford to pay. There should be places in your area, or just simply call the vet and ask.. (04/23/2007) By RE: Dog With an Ear Infection http://www.seefido.com/online-dog-vet/html/ear_infections.htm this site should help you out, good luck on your husky, he's absolutely adorable! (04/24/2007) By jessa* RE: Dog With an Ear Infection Call your vet. The dog probably needs antibiotics and you will need a prescription for those. Your vet may have free samples. Won't hurt to call and explain your situation. Maybe he will let you pay later. (04/24/2007) By Caima RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I would definitely bring him to the vet and explain your situation. Ear infections are painful for your dog and can cause long term damage. You shouldn't fool around with home remedies when your dog is in need of medical treatment. (04/24/2007) By jdrinkwater RE: Dog With an Ear Infection It won't hurt to put a little peroxide in the ear and let it sit a while. DON'T use a q-tip. You can put a little sweet oil in his ear also. An Asprin for the pain every 6 hr won't hurt him either. My granddaughter works for a vet, and this is what she told me.. (04/24/2007) By carol RE: Dog With an Ear Infection The mixture of vinegar, alcohol and water will work. I have used it not only on my dogs, but in my own ear also. (04/24/2007) By Teresa RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I have worked for a Veterinarian for over 25 years. PLEASE take you fur baby to his Dr.. He is probably in pain. He will need an exam and antibiotics. Good luck to you. Hugs to your baby. (04/24/2007) By sherri RE: Dog With an Ear Infection Put about four or five drops of garlic oil into his ear several times a day. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and also will help with the pain. This can also be used for people , this is what I do for kids and animals. (04/24/2007) By Laura RE: Dog With an Ear Infection We thought our rat terrier had ear mites and treated him several times with ear mite oil, but he didn't get better, so we suspected he had an ear infection. He would paw at his ear and whine. So we got some Terramyacin (an antibiotic powder) at the farm supply store. It doesn't say on the package that it is for dogs or ear infections. In fact it is a powder that one adds to chicken's water to treat them for poultry respiratory diseases, and to treat cow's for pneumonia or scours. I mixed just a pinch in a cup of milk and gave it to the dog once a day for 4 or 5 days, and the infection cleared up. Harlean from Arkansas (04/24/2007) By Harlean from Arkansas RE: Dog With an Ear Infection You MUST take your dog to a vet. If you can't pay to care for a sick animal, you can't afford a pet. One suggestion though, unless the vet has sample medicine for you, get a prescription for a human equivalent of the meds and fill at the cheapest local pharmacy, often WalMart or Costco. (04/24/2007) By Linda RE: Dog With an Ear Infection I would suggest to go to the vet to make sure the bacteria doesn't spread and to find a cure for it faster. Even though it might be pricey, it sure is worth it. (01/12/2008) By julie Report Spam or Abuse