what treatment can I use for my dog's ear infection.?

Question

May have been caused by a dip in the pool.

Answer 1

Blue Power Ear Treatment

Caution: please have your veterinarian evaluate your dog's ear drum prior to treating

the ear problem yourself. Be certain that the ear drum is NOT ruptured, as there could

be the risk of deafness or loss of equilibrium. Your vet can rule out the presence of

tumors or foreign bodies such as foxtails. A microscope smear would reveal bacteria,

yeast or mites and then a culture and sensitivity test can be performed

INGREDIENTS:

16 Oz. bottle of Isopropyl Alcohol (standard 70%)

4 Tablespoons of Boric Acid Powder

16 Drops of Gentian Violet Solution 1%

Mix together in alcohol bottle and shake well.

As detailed in the book, It's For The Animals! Natural Care & Resources,,

www.itsfortheanimals.com you will also need to shake solution every time you use it to

disperse the Boric Acid Powder. Purchase a flexible plastic bottle with the opening at the

top so that the solution may be gently squeezed out and dispense solution to affected

ears. The ideal is a hair-dye bottle available at a pharmacy, Wal-Mart, Target, etc, or a

beauty supply store.

TREATMENT PROCEDURE:

1) Evaluate condition of ears before treating and if very inflamed and sore:

do not attempt to pull hair or clean out ear at all. Just flush and then wait until

inflammation has subsided, which will be about two days.

2) Warm the solution (as instructed above) and shake the bottle each time before

using it for treatment,.

3) Flood the ear with solution (gently squirt bottle).

4) Massage gently to the count of 60, wipe with a tissue.

5) On first treatment: flood the ear twice, wipe with a tissue, and leave alone without

massage.

6) The dog will shake out the excess, which can be wiped with a tissue.

Note: the Gentian Violet does stain fabrics, etc. so you may want to wear gloves.

Blue Power Ear Treatment www.ItsForTheAnimals.com

It’s For The Animals! Natural Care & Resources by Helen L. McKinnon

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The SCHEDULE of treatment is as follows:

• Treat TWICE a day for the first week to two weeks, depending upon severity

of ears.

• After the second or third day you can clean out the ear with a Q-tip or cotton

balls (see caution below)

• Treat ONCE a day for the next 1-2 weeks.

• Treat ONCE a month (or even less frequently, depending on the dog).

Caution: When using a Q-tip, only insert it as far into the ear canal as you can

actually see. Use care to prevent the gunk from falling down into the ear canal.

Note: All of these ingredients should

be available at a pharmacy, and some

will special order items for you. One

brand of the Gentian Violet 1% solution

is "Humco" and the one ounce bottle

typically sells for slightly over $3. It is

called an "Antiseptic First Aid Antiinfective".

The Boric Acid powder in

the 4 ounce size typically sells for about

$3.25 and is usually in stock at the

pharmacy.

Users of the Blue Power Ear Treatment

have found that despite the alcohol, the

dog will not object to even the first

treatment. The Boric Acid Powder

soothes the ear. The Gentian Violet

Solution is an anti-infection agent, as it

is a dye mixture that acts as a

bactericide, fungicide, and anthelmintic

(destroys worms). Remember, gentian

violet will stain fur, clothing, etc.

As for the source for Gentian Violet, it,

along with all the other ingredients, as

was previously mentioned, they should

be available at a pharmacy, or may have

to be special ordered. The Gentian

Violet comes in small bottles, similar to

iodine, not at all expensive and will

provide enough to make gallons of the

Blue Power Ear Treatment. A very easy

method to make the formula is to poke a

hole in the top of the cap of the bottle of

alcohol, add the Boric Acid, and then the

drops of Gentian Violet.

Answer 2

You can try cleaning it out with hydrogen peroxide twice a day; if he continues to flick his ears and shake his head; call the vet. My dog is just recovering from an ear infection; the vet gave me wash and a drop medication to use in his ear. They cause a lot of pain so it is best to go to a vet.

Answer 3

My dog (that I just had to put down because of bladder cancer), used to get ear infections all the time. Take it to the vet. They will prescribe an ear drop that has to be put in the ear a couple times a day. They help tremendously!

Answer 4

we had the same problem with our dog. you have to take him to the Vet and get a ear wash and then ear meds, It is not expensive and will save your dog from hurting and crying out when you touch his ears, It is well worth it not to see your pet hurt.

Answer 5

Medication from the vet

Answer 6

better call the vet and he must have an answering service for weekends.

Answer 7

take pet to the vet

Answer 8

take him to a vet!