Can any veterinarians or vet techs help me please?

Question

My 14 week old Chihuahua has developed a very inflammed rash on the inside of both of her ears, and also behind them. One minute they are not so inflammed and the next, they are extremely inflammed and very itchy.I spoke to my vet, and instead of telling me to bring her in for an exam, he told me to put Benadyl Cream on them and that should help. I was also told that Emu Oil should also help with the itch, and the soreness. What are your views on Emu Oil? I am not happy with my vets advice, and I need to find a different one! In the meantime, I feel so sorry for my baby, that I need something that will help with her itching and discomfort that would be effective. What can I use that would be safe, if after it's put on, and she scratches her ear and licks her paw, or if one of my other Chihuahuas licks it off while grooming her. Any advice would be so greatly appreciated! Thank You!!! Serious Answers Only Please!!!

Answer 1

You need to get your Chihuahua into the vet. Itching is a sign, not a disease. You need to get a diagnosis of what specifically is going on and to proceed to cure the underlying problem.

Benadryl may well stop the sign, but it does nothing to stop the disease. Nor will emu oil, if it does, in fact, do anything.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Your dog has an allergy, which is common among purebred dogs. Breeders breed to the standard, so that they get an animal that physically meets that standard. None of them breed for a healthy animal, or an animal with a good personality, just how would it look in the show ring. The ones that don't turn out to be show quality are sold as pet quality, but they still very often carry defective genes in areas of health, disease, allergies, colitis, skin problems, eye problems, and so on. So, your dog is probably hyperallergic to something in its environment---something than a mixed breed would have no problem with. Benedryl will probably help, as will any cream. And you may try some 1% cortisone cream as well. Bathe the dog in a soap containing some iodine to rid the skin of the irritant. Rinse thoroughly, many many time. Try the final rinse with a teaspoon or two of vinegar, then re-rinse. Don't use any human hair rinses. On areas of the skin that are red, try mineral oil, Benedryl, even some tea tree oil mixed with olive oil. (tea tree oil straight is too strong.) You will simply have to try the things that work. Have found corn oil NOT to be a good choice. However, a vet really needs to look to see what is going on.... she could have a fungal dermatitis, ear mites, or a variety of things not necessarily an allergy. In your place, I'd see a vet. If you don't like the one you are using, find another......

Answer 4

I am not a Vet Tech, sorry...but I have many years of experience with animals.

For topical problems like this, I use rosemary oil. It is antifungal, antibacterial and relieves itching and pain. I have used it for years for dermatitis, itching, hot spots etc. and it works very, very well

You have the added bonus of it tastes quite foul and the others will not lick it from the ears *winks*

Good luck to you, I know how aggravating that can be

Answer 5

Not a vet or vet tech, but almost the same thing happened to my dog last week!

I got home from work and his face and legs were covered in hives! I called the vet and they told me to give him benadryl and bring him in. By the time I got there the hives were gone so they just instructed me to continue giving benadryl the next few days. He had had an allergic reaction to something. I continued giving the benadryl and most of the hives stayed away, however, he was scratching his ears like crazy and they felt really thick. So I took him back two days later and my vet explained that my pet was experiencing a prolonged reaction. She told me that if we allowed it to continue untreated his ears could swell to the point that a blood clot could occur causing serious damage! She gave my pet a steroid shot, and within a few hours, his ears were back to normal and he wasn't scratching anymore.

It sounds like you need to find a vet that will see your pet in the office!!

Good luck!!

Answer 6

sorry, I'm not a prfessional, but emu oil is great. I have even used it on my baby's when their skin had dry or sore spots. My friend swears by it and so does her vet. If your vet says use it, I'd take their advice.

Answer 7

The Benadryl Cream is good, and to prevent your Chihuahua from scratching it off and licking it, wrap up/bandage her ears. You might also want to bandage her paws so she doesn't claw the bandages off.

Answer 8

Pick up the phone. Call vet. Make appointment. Take dog to vet and have them LOOK at the problem.
That is the only way to get what you want....an ANSWER to the problem!!!

Answer 9

it sounds like ear mites. buy ear cleaner and clean your dogs ears.