Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
When his ears start to bother him, what can I use to relieve the pain? We can't get to his vet right away.
By Sarah
Have you considered asking the Vet to make a "house call"?
You people answering these questions are just plain hateful. This is supposed to be a place pet owners can ask questions, not to be told they aren't taking care of their animals bc they have questions. The only help to be had here, minus a precious few helpful folks, is to take your dog to the vet. It is not always an immediate option,and house call vets? If you can find one who will actually come to you, for a small pet, you'll have to take out a loan to pay the fees. If you can only tell people to go to the vet, what good is a site that makes people feel bad for asking a simple question?! All you hateful meanies, you know who you are, should be ashamed of yourselves.
I have a 4 year old Cockapoo with itchy smelly ears. He scratces them constantly, rubs them on the ground and seems to enjoy when I rub them as well. They are smelly, itchy, very dry, yellow and flaky, and when I touch them they seem to feel rather warm. What kind of home remedy can I use to make this stop and make him more comfortable? Any suggestions will help, thank you!
By Alexa S.
Sounds like a bad ear infection. You can try making ear drops by diluting apple cider vinegar, but ultimately I would recommend you go to the vet for an antibiotic ear wash, especially since the infection is established and is giving off heat. I wouldn't wait long since your baby is obviously uncomfortable.
I need some help too. My dog is suffering the same thing. And trust me if I could afford a vet bill, I would have had him there 2 weeks ago but I can't.
I have a Pug/Shih Tzu with floppy ears. His right ear is clearly bothering him. It's red and itchy and he keeps shaking his head. I have intentions of taking him to the vet, but it's late and no vet is open. I was wondering if there was a way to help relieve the itching till I get the chance to get him to the vet.
By Desti F from Alberta, Canada
If you do not know what is causing your dog's ear itching, then you do not know what treatment he needs. If you try to administer any medication over the counter, advice from a "friend", etc., without being absolutely certain it is appropriate to treat the actual problem, you may cause further and, perhaps, more expensive damage to treat the resulting problem.
Please take your dog to your vet immediately. The vet will clarify the itching problem and recommend appropriate treatment.
