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Dog ear infection
Asked by edl1135
On Apr 26, 2011
I gave my 6 month old beagle amoxicillian('bout 2 weeks so far) thinking she had an ear infection, but she still is shaking and scratching (mostly at nigt) her ears. There was never any drainage, smell, I can rub her ears and there doesn't seem to be any discomfort. What else is there?
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Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:33 pm
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I looked it up in my dog health book and it says use hydrogen peroxide only when diluted MORE than 75%.
Never heard that before - of course, I never actually thought about it before.
Never heard that before - of course, I never actually thought about it before.
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:02 pm
Over the counter just ear cleaning products would be fine, I am probably being over cautious but I am unsure what products you guys have available over there.
Changing the food is an excellent suggestion.
One of mine has a terrible allergy to beef, he itches all over, especially on his face. He scratched to the point of bleeding many times before I figured out what it was.
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:52 pm
Will just cleaning out the ear with OTC products hurt an infection or allergy?
And It doesn't hurt to try out different foods to see if that helps. Since there's no discharge, smell, or discomfort-I would think that testing out different foods would be a good route if one can't afford a vet (unless, as you suggest, she can get a free consultation somehow).
My dog's yeast infection didn't have any discharge, but it did smell awful and the skin in his ear was really dry.
And It doesn't hurt to try out different foods to see if that helps. Since there's no discharge, smell, or discomfort-I would think that testing out different foods would be a good route if one can't afford a vet (unless, as you suggest, she can get a free consultation somehow).
My dog's yeast infection didn't have any discharge, but it did smell awful and the skin in his ear was really dry.
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:47 pm
The thing is we don't know if it is an infection or not.
If it is an allergy and the ears are irritated or rashed, not infected, then products may make the problem worse.
Infections are usually (but not always) accompanied by dark, almost black discharge and smell.
You could try calling your vet or just popping down and getting an opinion from one of the vet nurses. It is really hard to say what it could be without seeing it.
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:40 pm
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JudyKayTee finds this helpful : Great research, good post - I actually didn't know not to use peroxide in dog ears. I always check first with my Vet but still ... Very good info and thank you.
Peroxide might be good, I haven't cleared it with my vet one way or another. I just was told by my aunt that it wasn't a good idea. She's not a vet though, so if someone has better info that'd be great. I'll ask my vet this Friday.
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:56 am
Dog ear cleaning instructions.
Give some at home ear cleaning solutions a try, but be careful where you get your info. I've seen some people recommend hydrogen peroxide, and as far as I know that is not a good recommendation.
If she does start to show discomfort to the touch, then she needs to go to the vet.
If this is a food allergy, check her dog food for common allergens. Here's a good article on food allergies for dogs.
Give some at home ear cleaning solutions a try, but be careful where you get your info. I've seen some people recommend hydrogen peroxide, and as far as I know that is not a good recommendation.
If she does start to show discomfort to the touch, then she needs to go to the vet.
If this is a food allergy, check her dog food for common allergens. Here's a good article on food allergies for dogs.
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:50 am
It is extremely dangerous to use left over medication for a variety of reasons, including strength changing over time. Also, unless you give the full course of any medication it very likely will not be completely effective.
If you absolutely cannot afford a Vet visit I would try an over the counter ear wash, flushing solution.
If you absolutely cannot afford a Vet visit I would try an over the counter ear wash, flushing solution.
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:47 am
anything i can do wothout a costly vet visit, i'm in a bad spot at the moment
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:47 am
Nope, no fleas. I'm very allergic, I would definitely know
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