in one ear she has dark stuff that looks like black mud, is it ear wax? there is alot of it in there, i used a q-tip and cleaned some of it out,the other ear looks fine not dirty at all, could something be wrong? could it be caused by getting water in her ears when bathing her? is it a ear infection? help!!
2006-11-01 17:52:19 · 10 answers · asked by rachelE 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
its kinda thick like ear wax, do ear mites look like ear wax?(i have never heard of them) and she doesnt scratch her ears to much
2006-11-01 18:05:19 · update #1
it also smells kinda gross!
2006-11-01 18:47:32 · update #2
i read on a website that earmites look like coffee grounds this does not its its more of a thick sticky substance
still earmites?
2006-11-01 19:11:46 · update #3
it really sounds like ear mites. Most indoor dogs get them from cats that are allowed in and out..Your vet is the best to take care of that, as most OTC remedies are painful, and some are dangerous.
Youu can read abou thtem here, and see if it fits> http://www.vetinfo.com/dearmites.html.
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/em.html < pictures
2006-11-01 18:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Rachel, Is your dog have a nasty smell to his ear? When you clean his ears did he cry alittle? If some he has ear mites and they do leave the ear looking dirty. Go to petsmart or anyother pet store and get a bottle of ear mites drops for dogs. This will clear things up in about 5-7 days it depends on how bad it is.
Clowmy
2006-11-01 18:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ear infection! I am a groomer and I see this all the time. And yes, it can be triggered by getting water in her ears, but can also be caused by not cleaning them out often enough. For toy dogs, I reccommend a thorough cleaning using a dog ear cleaning solution from your pet store every week.
Take her to the vet immediately, she needs to go on medication to clear up the infection. It will only get worse if left untreated.
2006-11-01 18:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did it come back quickly? I would be afraid of ear mites. Definately give your vet a call, if left untreated it could spread to the other ear. The other pets in the home and eventual hearing loss.
2006-11-01 18:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by kimnwi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an ear infection. She should see the vet. Cleaning it out was ok. But tke her to the vet. She may have an infection or ear mites.
2006-11-01 18:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since it is dark it sounds like ear mites. Does it itch? There are over-the-counter ear mite meds as well as some to buy on-line. Vet can sell you some. Treat both ears.
2006-11-01 18:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldnt use a Q-tip, you should use a soft warm damp cloth to clean the ears. You should also use a ear cleaner regualry to prevent this from happeneing, and always dry the ears after bathing.
You need to get your dog to the vet so he can be treated for this, and then take, precautions in future.
2006-11-01 19:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure it this will help, but my rescue cat has about the same thing and the vet said it was a bacterial infection/virus and gave him some Tresaderm to put in his ears for 7 days. Ask your vet to get his opinion.
2006-11-01 18:12:59 · answer #8 · answered by SuziMoose 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else says. Earmites!
2006-11-01 18:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by Ilana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is serious .u had beter call a vetor else it could result in hearing loss
2006-11-01 19:43:23 · answer #10 · answered by Lawyered 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋