I have a black lab that has floppy ears. He continues to get yeast infections in them. We have been to the vet several times to no avail. It is so bad it smells like stinky feet. He doesn't get into any water so I can't see what would be causing it. He scratches his ears so much they bleed. I feel so bad for him cause we can't seem to kick this problem. Anyone know how to fix it?
2006-06-23 08:12:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog gets them all the time too. Our vet has us use rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball to clean out his ears. Soak the cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and clean out his ears, going as far in as you can without getting the ball stuck. (make sure this is a cotton ball, NOT a q-tip) The alcohol will clean and help dry out the ear canal. Do this once a week to prevent infection. Of course if he currently has an infection you will have to clear that up with a medication first. We medicate in the morning, clean the ear out in the evening and re-medicate. Do that for 10 days, then switch to cleaning only every week. This should help make the infections less frequent.
2006-06-24 07:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
blue powder ear wash
Note: The originator of this recipe is unknown. At this point it is a widely cited "folk remedy" which is highly effective in treating ear infections.
1 16 oz bottle of rubbing alcohol (pour off an inch to make some room)
8 to 16 drops Gentian violet (it's real cheap, but hard to find - try next to the Iodine at a Mom & Pop Pharmacy or ask someone to order it)
4 Tbs. Boric Acid Powder (also cheap and found at the pharmacy)
Shake well and for convenience transfer some to a small (4 ounce) "spout" bottle. Each time you use it, shake the bottle well to make sure the powder is in suspension.
The Gentian Violet will stain, so be careful where you mix it and where you apply it to the dog's ears.
If you're treating an infection, you want to clean the ears with this mixture on a daily basis. Otherwise from once a week to once a month is usually enough to keep the ears healthy.
2006-06-24 03:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by romance_german_shepherds 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog gets an ear infection every six months. Allegeries. There is a wash you can buy at petsmart or any animal store that allows you to wash out their ears. That is what they told us to do in between infections to keep them clean. But do it outside because when he shakes it will go everywhere. Also make sure that after he has taken all the meds from the last infection that it is gone completley. It may not get cleared up all the way and the infections are running into each other. I know its a pain but I hope this helps.
2006-06-23 08:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by tmb867 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs with long heavy ears are prone to ear infections. Keep the ears trimmed inside and out to improve air circulation. Use an ear wash once or twice a week. The ear wash made for dogs has a drying agent in it which will help a lot.
2016-03-15 17:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would switch to another vet for one thing.
Ear mites are a possibility as well. They can be very stinky, indeed.
I used to treat my dog by washing her ears out with warm water & epsom salts, then making sure they get dried well. You may also try switching to a different brand of dog food. Sounds weird, but it may help.
If either of these things is left untreated, it can damage your dog's hearing.
2006-06-23 08:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get a solution from your vet to clean the dogs ears out with, you have to make sure they are clean all the time, dogs with floppy ears get lots of infections because air is not able to get in there. i had the same problem with my rottie, he always had an ear infection, and my vet told me to keep his ears extra clean and it helped.
2006-06-23 08:41:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How odd, my lab is the same way. The vet has us clean her ears with warm water and has given us this cream that you put in their ears. As to what causes it, my vet says that rolling outside in dirt or grass can do it easily. There is no other reason for ours to keep getting them other than that. Her kennel is kept clean and she gets bathed frequently. As your vet for the cream that comes in a mint green tube and it has the words MalOtic and VEDCO. I think that the VEDCO is the company and the MalOtic is the cream. Ours faught it for the first couple days but after that she was willing to have it done. She must have known it was making her better.
2006-06-23 08:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by whatupg62271 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need to find out the source of the cause of the yeast infections. Perhaps his bedding needs to be cleaned? If he's an outdoor dog, maybe his outer surroundings are not so sterile. Good luck and hope you get this resolved.
2006-06-23 08:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by WiiSoHornii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you wash him make sure not to get water in his ears. My dog gets eardrops but the infections keep coming back...:/
not sure if there is a really good way.
2006-06-23 08:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to have your dogs ears flushed by a vet. Use and e-collar for a while so he wont scratch. Dogs with floppy ears need to constantly have them cleaned so i suggest u purchase some medicated swabs from your local pet store and clean them @ least once a week :)
2006-06-23 08:54:50 · answer #10 · answered by x x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋