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Archived on 11/18/2009
What is a home remedy for yeast infections in dogs ears?
By rfgoodwin from Taylorsville, KY
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Do a google search for "Blue Power Ear Wash". It's great for keeping a pet's ears clean and infection free unless your dog already has a chronic ear infection. If so do not use this as it could be too much of an irritant for extremely bad infections.
Zymox with hyrocortizone is also a great product I recommend and keep on hand for my pet's ears. Just don't mix the use of Zymox and Blue Power Ear Wash together or simultaneously as with ZYMOX, the inner ears must be kept dry in order for it to work properly. (10/05/2009)
By Lorelei
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There was a person who worked in a kennel and she shared what she and the others in the kennel have used for years. Listerine mouthwash. I tried it on my dog, I'm not sure if he had an infection, but he was trying to scratch his ears for a while. I soaked a cotton ball with the Listerine and pressed it to his ear so a drop or two would fall in his ear, and ever since he's stopped trying to scratch his ear. I think it worked. Try it it worked for me and my dog (and cat). (10/08/2009)
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Archived on 10/05/2009
I'm looking for a natural cure for ear infections in my two dogs.
By JuneBug31 from Ontario, Canada
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Mainly, you need to cut the hair inside the ears so air can get in. Back in the middle ages, they used to use garlic or onion oil for ear infections, but I would wonder if these could cause even more bacteria to form? There are other herbs too. I was told once by a doctor to pour peroxide in my ear every day before I shower (to loosen the wax) so you could try this. But, if it were me, I'd not want my pet to suffer in pain. I'd use antibiotics. Also, if the infection gets bad enough the eardrum can break, making the hearing much worse and possibly even cause deafness or disturbing his balance.
I'd treat the infection first with antibiotics if the vet recommends them, then I'd keep the ear hair very short and put hydrogen peroxide in his ear every day as a preventive. But remember the infection could be behind his eardrum where peroxide can't get to it. (04/17/2009)
By Cyinda
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You are probably looking for a natural preventative. I would take the animal to the vet and have it looked at. Ask the vet what the triggers are for the ear infections: Mites, allergies, food, etc. Then you can look on the internet search bar for natural ear infection prevention for dogs. Hope this helps. (04/17/2009)
By Robyn Fed
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Thank you to each and every one of you who responded about finding a natural cure or preventative for ear infections in my two beautiful dogs "my girls". Right now they are both on prescriptions: Otomax ear drops and Cefalexin antiobiotic tables. They see their vet again tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 9:00 a.m. to have their ears re-checked to see if these medications are working.
In the meantime I will continue to seek out other natural cures and/or preventative type things I can do to help them with this ongoing problem. Normally, after they've been off the prescription medications for about 3-4 weeks, these infections return time and time again.
I'm becoming very upset as no one seems to know why this is happening over and over. Thanks again to all of you who replied with suggestions and their thoughts. I can't stand to see "my girls" suffer over and over. Take care. JuneBug31
Nellie, and Shadow thank you too. (04/17/2009)
By Anonymous
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I bought a book online at dogyeast.com for $17 and it has cured my dogs and made me realize what a lot of money and rubbish I've put in my dogs over the years. Its totally natural cures and I can personally recommend this. It actually works. (04/21/2009)
By John Parker
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I took our dog to the vet when she was excessively scratching her ears. I was told our dog had a yeast infection. This new vet gave me a liquid antibiotic to use in her ear twice daily. She told me to use it for two weeks and it should clear up. She said it was no big deal, easy to treat. It didn't clear up so I took her back. I was told to continue the treatment longer. It ended up that I had to take her back two more times, each time paying for a visit plus buying more medication. The vet questioned (accused) me about not being diligent about treating her with the medication properly. I told her that I never missed a treatment.
The treatment never worked. Frustrated, I thought about how I would be treated for a yeast infection and used my medication on her ears, it was a prescribed ointment. I didn't use it deep in her ears, but far enough using my finger. I did this for a few days and it worked. As I understand it you should never put a lot of liquid in a dogs' ear. Unlike a humans' ear that can generally drain on their own, a dogs' ear are like a cup and will hold liquid. Another vet told me that it was very important to dry a dogs' ear since any fluid in the ear may lead to an infection. Our dog had this particular ear problem off and on for awhile. It turned out that she had a thyroid problem that among other problems was causing excessive build up of ear wax and such.
Even though I didn't cure her ear problem, I did relieve her of the itching until the real problem was found. It took us awhile to realize that she was having an under active thyroid problem. Like us, any physical changes, like inactivity, weight gain, etc., in our dog was blamed on her age. I would advise any dog owner to read info about hypothyroidism. I was told that is common in dogs. Our dog's ear problem was just one sign of her condition that we missed. By the way, I went back to our original vet to have her diagnosed properly. I had tried the new vet because she wasn't far from us. The original vet was quite a distance, but sometimes it just doesn't pay for convenience. (04/22/2009)
By mkymlp
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My son, who is really into holistic veterinary procedures, found that if you use balsamic vinegar in the dog's ears, it not only treats the problem, but also prevents it from coming back. Balsamic vinegar has a different type of acidity than regular vinegar and works like magic. He also is known to give his dog and cat raw garlic cloves every day to keep fleas at bay. Apparently, the garlic scent comes out their coat and insects don't like the smell. Plus the garlic gives the animal's breath a nicer scent than whatever they were chewing on in the yard. (04/22/2009)
By bina2j
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The book I got at dogyeast.com uses natural apple cider vinegar and it worked brilliantly for me. Does balsamic work as well?
John (05/20/2009)
By John P.
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We have a Portuguese water dog who, a couple of months ago got a severe ear infection. We believe he got it at a local dog park, when he went swimming in the pond. It was the first time he ever got one that way. I had searched online on different treatments to try and I found that a lot of people said they had taken their dogs to the vet, and tried different things, that ultimately did not work. So, I figured before I go spend a bunch of money on a vet, I would try some of the home remedy methods people suggested, that worked with what seemed like a similar type of ear infection our dog had.
His ear smelled horribly. It was red and swollen, and he was clearly bothered by it. It was goopy and there was some slimy and chunky drainage. The remedy I tried was part water, vinegar, and peroxide. They had said to use alcohol also, unless the ear was bleeding. Which, eventually, his did a little; not much, but enough to not do the alcohol part. At first I diluted the vinegar and peroxide quite a bit with water, thinking I didn't want to hurt him or cause too much pain. I would clean the ear with an ear cleaner that I picked up for about $5 at Petsmart. Then soak the cotton ball in the solution and just drip a little in the canal. Cleaning it alone would help a bit, and the solution seemed to help some to, but I had to do it everyday, in order to keep the infection at bay.
If I missed just one day, I was back to square one. Finally after about 2 1/2 weeks of doing this. I got a little more brave and didn't dilute the solution quite so much. I ended up using about 3 parts vinegar, 2 parts peroxide, to one part water (in teaspoon measurements). I soaked a cotton ball, and dripped the solution in his ear. He never was bothered by this process. He's pretty calm and I made the whole process as enjoyable to his as possible. (I would start by just laying him down, rubbing his belly, and just make it a nice relaxing time for him. I have to say, it's key also to be in a relaxed state yourself during this time. They feed off of your state of mind also).
I think the vinegar was what bothered him most, just the smell, but he never was in pain with it. The peroxide may have fizzed a little in his ear canal, but I just held him down and let it sit for about 10 minutes in there, before I let him up. He didn't fight much about it at all, but he's generally a calm dog anyhow. It finally worked after just that one application. I noticed a couple days later, that his ear was not swollen anymore, and looked much better. Still a little waxy, but no smell.
It's been two weeks since that time, and now I just clean up his ear once a week. It is 100% better. I learned through this research and process, that dog breeds that enjoy swimming and that flopped ears and especially hairy floppy ears, need to be cleaned after swimming and generally, on a regular basis. He's 11 years old, and never had an infection before, but it only takes once I guess. So, now I know how to help prevent it now, and how to treat it if it ever returns.
I got this info from this website. So thank you to all of you who post your suggestions. I'm sure there are several others that work as well. That was just the one that worked for me. Again, it's just 3 parts vinegar, 2 parts peroxide, and 1 part water. Wish I had done it that strong to begin with. It would have cleared up much sooner. Who knew it would only cost me a few dollars to clear it up. Amazing. Hope this helps. (06/07/2009)
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Amy from Evansville, IN
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I read your problem and the responses. Suggestions dance all around the problem. Check out a product "Earkleen" This web site contains lots of information on infected ears. The product is a patented mixture of most all the ingredients in these suggestions. Knowledge is power. (07/15/2008)
By Bobby C
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Few drops of half white vinegar and water dries it out. I was given that advice from a vet who had prescribed a medicine that my dog's ear didn't like. (08/04/2008)
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I have had several animals through the years,the best all around treatment for ear mites and ear infections I have ever found is a product called Nu-stock. If you live in Evansville, you can find it at the horse feed place on Lynch road or at Rural King. I use it on horses, dogs, etc. I love it and it truly does work! (08/08/2008)
By Melissa
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Ruby and I want to comment on the ear treatment left by msburny. It works! Two months ago, in the spring, her leash broke and she was swept 50' down the river. I had to drag her back by her leash, most of the time she was underwater. This left her with 2 huge ear infections which have resisted the vet's efforts for 2 months. My girl doesn't have a history of ear problems.
I mixed up a very weak batch of the alcohol, vinegar, peroxide, and water ear cleaner as her ear tissue is very irritated and I didn't want to hurt her. 36 hours later her ears already look 1000% better. This will remain a staple in our grooming/first aid basket !
Thanks again!
Kate and my darling Miss Ruby ! (08/20/2008)
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I have been told by a ton of people to use Zymox Otic with Hydrocortizone. They say it works miracles. I have 5 dogs and 3 have ear infections. I am ordering today. Good Luck (09/17/2008)
By Stef
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Try Hydrogen Peroxide USP 3%. I put in in my dog's ear twice a day for 3 days and its gone. If you can hear it bubbling you know its working. The hard part is holding your dog's head still for about 10 minutes. Trust me it works, as I put Hydrogen Peroxide in my ear to clean it out. Plus it only cost about $1.00. (09/30/2008)
By Shane
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My Schnauzer has had problems with one ear getting infected, I have tried the natural recipe of 4 tbsp of olive oil and 4 tbsp milk. Warm the mixture and drop into dogs ears, massage then wipe excess away. Do this every hour. I have done this for two nights now and the infection has gone! It has worked miracles. (10/21/2008)
By Heather
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For ear infection prevention try the Aquabandit. It's a Neoprene band that fits snugly over their ears to prevent water and debris from entering ear canal! (10/24/2008)
By DD.
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Zymox with hydrocortisone. Can be purchased @ Amazon.com for less than you can buy at the vet's office. $8.99 as opposed to a vet visit and treatment that is $150+. (11/16/2008)
By Jessica H.
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I know it sounds weird but one of the BEST things for bad ears or ear infections is Listerine. Yes, I said mouth wash! I work in a kennel and have for years. When you have over 80 dogs in your care you learn a lot on how to treat little (and sometime major) things simply. Listerine works I swear by it! We have had dogs that would cry out if you touched their heads and now you can play with their ears.
Just soak a cotton ball or one of those round, flat cotton pads and put it down in their ear and rub a little if you can. We try to do it once a day. If they have been scratching a lot it may burn a little so they might whine. I know you hate to do stuff that makes them cry, but I assure you it is better than using antibiotics constantly. Eventually antibiotics stop working if you give them too often. And some poor pups just have bad ears.
Try the Listerine and good luck! I noticed you posted your question a long time ago, so hopefully you got it all fixed and maybe this will help someone else! (11/18/2008)
By Michelle (guest)
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My dog's got ear infections and I poured some cod lover oil into the ears and not even 10 minutes later all shaking and scratching was gone. To date they haven't had an infection in their ears again, and they are now loving and playful dogs again. I swear it helps immediately with no after effects. (12/20/2008)
By true to help ear infection
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My Springer got a moderate ear infection over Christmas holiday (vets not working), so I tried things that I know kill bacteria. I poured the ear full of hydrogen peroxide and let it break up the puss and gunk in the ear. Then I drained it and irrigated with water. Next, I soaked the ear with white vinegar for 5 minutes. Finally, I soaked the ear for 5 minutes in 90% Isopropyl alcohol and let the ear dry out. I did that once a day for 2 days. On the third day I couldn't find any evidence of infection. I hope this helps (12/23/2008)
By Davd
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The person who says there is no evidence that herbal treatments work, well, as far as I'm concerned, the tons of people claiming success with them, myself included are proof enough. When you get better and longer-lasting results treating "your own' dog's ear infection at home with Zymox Otic (w/hydrocortizone) or Blue Power Solution, than two vets were able to achieve, that's proof enough.
Blue Power Solution is good. Google will turn it up for you. Zymox Otic with Hydrocortizone is good too. I've tried both with different dogs, and had more success with them, than with vet and vet treatments. Costs a lot less, too. Good luck to you.
(12/30/2008)
By Boo
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Please do not attempt to treat your dog at home if you suspect it has an inner ear infection. We need to make sure that the ear drum is intact before we put in any medication into the ear canal. An inner ear infection would likely affect your dog's sense of balance. As a result, the pet may walk in circles. If medical treatment is delayed, it may lead to a loss of hearing.
Since you did not indicate your dog has any difficulty in his sense of balance; it may turn out to be an outer ear infection after all. The blood in the ear discharge may be due to any open wound, a sore from all the scratching and ears shaking.
Do bring your dog to the vet asap. Treating the infection early is easier and cause less pain and distress to your dog. Do tell us how it goes. Looking to hear from you again. Wishing your Dachshund a speedy recovery.
(01/20/2009)
By Maly@Dog Ear Infection
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For both Ear aand Skin Problems including Infections, Parasites and Allergies I personally highly recommend the following two products. They are both "Natural" (no steroids or antibiotics), and they work like a charm. First wash the ears out with some Hydrogen Peroxide, (I usually also use Q-Tip swabs), then fill the ear canal with NU-STOCK and massage the ears. I recommend doing this outdoors because it's going to get a bit messy when Fido starts shaking his/her head. Do this every day for a week and the infections are usually gone. Then if they are a recurring problem, treat Fido this way once a week or as needed to prevent recurrence. NU-STOCK is available at Feed Stores, Farm Stores, Tractor Supply and such.
Now, for skin problems including Fungus, Mange, Dry Skin, Hot Spots, etc. I highly recommend Shapley's M-T-G. Either this or NU-STOCK will usually fix 99% of Fido's skin problems. You will need to keep Fido in a cage or outdoors after working this stuff into the skin. I usually wear rubber gloves (cause this stuff really stinks!), and I work the M-T-G into every nook and cranny from head to tail. When it's all done, you have got a smelly greased dog, and Fido needs to keep this on for a day or two. Not in the house, unless in a cage! Both NU-STOCK and M-T-G contain sulfur and various oils, so they stink and are messy, but they work! And, they are not harmful to your pet. Good Luck ! (02/05/2009)
By Gipsy's Keeper
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As long as the dog has an intact ear and no scratches or cuts in his ear you can use this remedy: 6 oz isopropyl alcohol, 1/2 tablespoon boric acid (shake till dissolved), then 2 ounces white vinegar, shake again. 1 teaspoon betadine antiseptic, apply daily till you notice improvement, then once a week. You should be able to eventually apply only once every two weeks. You will have to hold your dog still for a minute or so after you apply solution, or they will shake it all over the place. (03/03/2009)
By ejpfluger
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Archived on 04/28/2008
I came here for some natural healing advice for my dog who was going through a fungal skin problem. I tried a lot of the tips I received and it cleared up! :) So, now I'm going to try it again. The same dog (poor thing) now has an ear infection or is close to it. The last time he had one, his ear was a lot redder. Again, looking for natural healing tips to use to clear it up. I have cleaner I got from the last time (he had to take pills too), but as we recently moved, have yet to find it. I'm still going through boxes. If anyone has a tip/idea to try, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Sandra from Queen Creek, AZ
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My dog has had chronic ear infections for years until I finally was given this remedy.
In a small bottle mix 1\2 cup isopropyl alcohol, 1\2 cup white vinegar, and 1\4 cup hydrogen peroxide. Fill affected ear canal with solution and massage vigorously. Wipe out with cotton balls. Repeat once a day for 10 days. I've kept pooch on a serving of yogurt a couple times a week which also seems to help.
Good luck!!
(07/17/2007)
By msburny
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Have your vet check Dodger for ear MITES. These bugs build up populations deep in the ear and can precipitate a secondary bacterial infection. He/she will reach into the ear with a swab, and then the crud on the swab will be examined under a microscope. Any little critters waving back at you will require real treatment, not garlic and whatnot. Give Dodger a hug and tell him he'll have real relief soon! (07/20/2007)
By kimhis
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I don't know about any natural remedies, but our rat terrier was scratching his ears and whining. We thought he had ear mites, and treated him a couple times with no relief. Then it dawned on us that it might be an ear infection rather than mites. I went to the farm and feed store and got a package of Terramycin. It does not say that it is for dogs nor does it say that it is for ear infections. It says to add to the water for treatment of several diseases in chickens, turkeys, cows, swine and sheep. However, after several doses, his symptoms disappeared. We also have a female terrier that has teeth problems including abscessed teeth that cause pain and swelling. This same antibiotic cleared up this problem. Just dissolve about 1/8 of a teaspoon in a little warm milk, and they will lap it up. We dosed the ear infection daily for 5 days, and the symptoms were gone. Repeat treatment if symptoms reappear.
Harlean from Arkansas (07/21/2007)
By Harlean from Arkansas
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I am a new member. I have been treating my my 12 yr old beagle's (Sparky) ear yeast infection with prescribed medications (ointments) from the vet for months. The problem is that there is fluid down in his ear canal that I can't seem to get out, and when I continue to drop ointment into his ear it seems to add to the fluid build up. Because the ointment has a thick consistency, it doesn't come out very easy from deep in the ear.
Yesterday I tried the home remedy that Msburny posed on 7/17 - The treatment was successful in loosing the build-up in the ear and sending it out far enough for me to whip it out. I tried it again today, and simiar results. My concern is that my dog is still shaking his head and wonder if the mixture of white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and isopropyl alcohol is making his ear itch? Should I be using something else after the flushing to treat the yeast infection? And is there anything I can use to prevent itching? Sorry for the long post. (07/22/2007)
By tsultana
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There are different kinds of ear infections that are caused by different problems and that need different treatment.
Is the infection in the outer or inner ear canal? If in the outer, you can use drops, etc. But if it is an inner ear infection, using drops and delaying treatment may make it worse or cost your dog his hearing.
If you can't find the dog's medication, please call the Vet that saw him last and ask what to do. You've already paid for that information and they'll tell you over the phone. At least that way, you'll know that you are getting the proper info and can make an informed decision on how to proceed. (07/22/2007)
By susanmajp
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HI Leigh Ann,
My dog did the same thing for years. He would lick his paws till they were sore and painful. Turns out it was an allergy to the corn found in his commercial dog food. Since then I have switched him to raw food (such as chicken,turkey etc) and it has completely cleared. You could also try a commercial dog food that does not contain by product or corn if you do not want to go the raw route. Its called Fromm.
Hope this helps. (09/11/2007)
By Leandra
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Apply dog ear drying powder to the infected ear. Make sure you get the powder deep in the ear canal, basically flood the ear canal (you can't put in too much), the dog will just shake off the excess powder. The powder will dry up the extra moisture in the dog's ear canal. Without the moisture most micropic critters (like yeast) cannot live. I put ear drying powder in my dog's ears at least once a week and definitely after she been in or around water. (12/10/2007)
By Deana Koenig
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Referring to skeptic that posted on 7/14/07 that there is no scientific evidence that natural remedies work and to not mess around and use antibiotics, I disagree. I believe that the natural and herbal remedies may actually work better and if he did more research he would know that the antibiotics cause yeast infections so it may be a temporary fix but the infections will return because the antibiotics will cause a yeast build up in the body. 12/14/07. (12/14/2007)
By Tara
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Diluted vinegar is great, as a preventative, but not when dogs have scratched the inside of their ears, that would be painful! (01/03/2008)
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Google "Blue Power Solution" for a miraculous recipe. Read the whole article by Helen McKinnon before using. (01/28/2008)
By jane
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A quick note to the "skeptic". I have used antibiotics for my dogs chronic and severe ear infections and they have not worked. If anything, I believe all the years of antibiotics have made things worse.
I put my dogs on a raw (aka B.A.R.F.) diet to confirm that her infections were food related and it worked. She's 15 years old and acting like a puppy again. (03/19/2008)
By lindsyj
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Archived on 07/17/2007
My dog has a painful ear infection, however I cannot use any anti-biotics to treat him because he has cancer and that would be like throwing gasoline on a fire. I need a strong home remedy that can give him some relief without affecting his tumor.
JB from Monmouth, NJ
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I suggest that you try yerba santa (Eriodyction californicum), a very good and safe non-toxic herbal remedy for pets' infections and wounds. Boil the herb in water, cool, and dab the resulting strong tea onto and around your dog's ear with cotton balls. Since you don't live in California you will need to buy the herb (it grown wild here). Here is one place to buy it: http://richters.com/ . I hope that helps. (10/08/2005)
By guest in N. California
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I've never heard of antibiotic affecting tumor growth. I used gentamycin when my dogs had chronic ear infections. Check with your vet. (10/09/2005)
By Linda
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Garlic Oil is a natural antibotic. I learned this from an herbal lady. I used it for my children in their ears to stop an ear infection. About four drops in affected ear twice a day usually cleared it up. Took about a week. It also helped stop the pain. (10/09/2005)
By Laura
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You might try collodial silver or campho-phenique(probably spelled that wrong) (10/18/2005)
By J05
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You can prevent certain pathogens from multiplying by changing the pH in the ear.........with a simple water/weak vinegar ( acetic acid) rinse. I used this to prevent reoccuring swimmer's ear external ear infections in my small son. ( we had a pool ) I made a simple ear drop solution of water with a few drops of vinegar that he used after swimming or showers. (11/01/2005)
By Cat Somerville
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Feed plain vanilla yogart a few times a week. I started doing this with my yellow lab who has chronic yeast infections in her ears. She loves the treat and her ears are great. (10/23/2006)
By Jonesy
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My schnauzer has allergies and chews her paws like crazy. I took her to the vet and he prescribed Vetalog, which is a steroid. Now she is hungry 24/7 and wakes up in the night needing to go outside. Does anyone know what natural remedy I can use to help her quit itching? (04/04/2007)
By Leigh Ann
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My dog also has chronic ear infection in one ear, I can't keep affording the meds that the vet prescribes. Any suggestion for solutions to this. (05/18/2007)
By Barbara
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Try gentian violet, you can find it in some petstores it is purple in colour and liquid, otherwise gentian violet can also be purchased at a health food store. (06/01/2007)
By crystal
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As far as treating an exisiting ear infection, there is absoluely no scientific evidence that herbal remedies (e.g. yerba santa, garlic oil, etc.) work. The only thing to treat an existing ear infection is antibiotics. Don't mess around with this.
To prevent ear infections in your dog, keep the hair around the ears very short, and consider taping your dogs ears back and up to avoid hematoma and to provide circulation. Also regular cleanings and inspections of the ears.
(07/14/2007)
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