Amoxicillin for ear infection in dog?

Question

I just recently moved to a new city, and took my dog (a pug) to the vet for a routine check up. The vet informed me my dog had an ear infection, and gave me amoxicillin. I have never heard of this for use in dogs? Is this common and does it work? I have reasons to not trust the vet... I had a bad experience there and will not go back (long story).

Also, what does an ear infection in a dog look like? His ear had a lot of yellow and brown build up. I clean them about once every 2 weeks. The build up comes back after a week or so. It always looked like just ear wax to me. Never thought it was infected. The dog never acted like he was having problems with his ears either.

I got a feeling the vet was just trying to sell me everything he could. He gave my dog a shot and didn't tell me what it was (it was for the infection) and charged for an ear cleaning, ear infection sample, and a whole lot of other nonsense. All the while, not telling me what happened. So, I don't trust him. Thanks

Its not the money that bothered me with him. Its the fact he didn't tell me what he shot into my dog. Which my dog had a reaction too. Nor did he say he was going to charge to clean the ears (which other vets have done free). On top of that, he also sneezed on his hand and continued to touch my dog without cleaning. He also charged about $200 worth of other pills he wouldn't explain to me, but said the dog needed (not for the ear, but general health). I have never had a vet not tell me what he is doing and throw in so many random items he wouldn't explain to me.

Again, its not the fact he charged a lot, its that he didn't explain anything, and caused my dog to react to a shot. What if I knew my dog was alergic to whatever he gave him? He never asked to give it to him in the first place.

Answer 1

Go with your gut feeling!

I work in the animal field and have heard a lot of horror stories! If in doubt call the vet and ask him what the injection was- if he can't tell you... then that may be a red flag. I have heard a lot of people complain about vets not explaining to them what they did. Just be proactive with your animal's health care- ask questions!

I am suprised that they didn't use a topical ointment for the ear infection. That usually works better (unless it is really bad). Amoxicillen is used for animals as well.

Answer 2

Recurrent ear infections are frustrating but you really need to see the vet and have the dog examined. An infection can be caused by a foreign body or a different cause than last time. You shouldn't have left over antibiotics anyway because the dog should have had the full course last time and used them all up. It may be why the infection is back. Cleaning your dogs ears regularly (say weekly) with Oti-Clens or other ear cleaning product you get from your vet will help prevent infections and you will end up at the vet a lot less.

Answer 3

Yes, your vet did the all the right things. If he had not taken a sample of the junk in your dogs ear, then I would be suspicious. Ear infections in dogs can be serious and need treatment. As a groomers helper, previously, I saw dogs with terrible ear infections. One dog actually had to have surgery from her infections, resulting in deafness, due to infection. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and is a good way to combat ear infections.

Keep your dog on the medication as your vet instructed. Because you have a suspicious feeling about this vet, I would suggest you look for a vet you feel good about. I would recommend that you call a few vets and interview them before you take your dog to them. Most will do this without charge. I did this and found a great vet without having to constantly change vets til I found one I liked. Saved me and my dogs a lot of trouble.

Answer 4

floppy eared dogs are quite often prone to ear disturbances of one sort or another . most of these do not require a costly trip to the vet. Often a trip to a good pet supply store get a cleansing solution, and a general antibiotic ear drop if you have reason to beleive that any infection is present. this can be determined if a bad smell is present in the dogs ear or if the dog is repeatedly scratching the ear. a dog's ears should be cleaned weekly with a good cleaning solution such as otis clens. good luck.

Answer 5

Amoxycillin works well on dogs.
Your vet paid about $100,000 for his education as a veterinarian, so if it looks like a lot of money, it is.
Your dog has an ear infection. Waxy buildup in a dog's ear is not normally a weekly occurance.
The vet is probably not trying to overcharge you. It's just expenzive to own a pet.
If you are not satisfied with the way the vet talked to you, that is why he is a vet. He probably did not get any awards for being able to talk to people. Dogs maybe, but not people.

Answer 6

Amoxicillin is a great antibiotic for humans and for pets. My dogs have all been on it before.

By the way, if your vet isn't communicating with you, you need to find a new one. You wouldn't take your child to a pediatrician who didn't clue you in to what is going on, would you? The same goes for veterinarians. You need to have a vet you can trust and communicate with.

Answer 7

amoxicillin is used for all animals too! the yellow stuff is the inf., the brown stuff is ear wax! the shot is the first boost of the amoxicillin! vet. tend to be exp. and do all kinds of tests, but he did the right things for an ear inf.! some dogs who like to play in water tend to get ear inf. a lot!! don't know if your dog like water allot! and some breeds are more pron to them than others! hope i helped:)

Answer 8

I believe for the case you explained you definitely need professional assistance, if you don't trust the vet you brought your dog to, try another vet there are many and most of them are honest, however trying to solve this kind of problem by yourself is not going to do any good for the dog...

Answer 9

I have a older dog with an ear condition, had two operations and she is still with problems, have to buy ear drops, two different kinds and Keflex 500 mg. an antibiotic, Keflex once a day. In the meantime, I have had two operation on her ears, that they said would help, did not, cost me about 6,000 and she is still having ears problems. If your dog is in pain, do the right thing.

Answer 10

Many times Veterinarian medicine and human medicine are EXACTLY the same. It just as a rule the veterinarian medicine is cheaper. And yes-Amoxicillan is prescribed for MANY types of infections-in both species.