Any herbal remedies out there for a dog with seriously dirty ears?

Question

We have a Scottist Terrier that has the dirtiest ears we''ve ever seen. We clean them out at least once every two weeks, sometimes more often, but it doesn't seem to matter. They get caked up with dirt and ear wax to the point that it looks like they have never been touched. And he is an inside dog for the most part. I have never seen him roll in the dirt, so we haven't a clue as to how they get so dirty.

Vet doesn' t have a solution. We've asked already. Is there anyone else out there who has a similar problem with their dog, and has found an herbal solution? The poor little guy shakes his head all day long, and is in constant misery as if some bug or something is crawling around inside his ears tickling the hairs. Any helpful remedies or input would be most appreciated.

I guess I should have pointed out that altho the vet's "solution" has not been effective, they did conclude that it was a yeast infection. His ears don't stink, but I have a long haired wiener dog that does have this problem, and was also diagnosed as a yeast infection.

I appreciate all the inputs. The apple cider vinegar did not occur to me, but it is good for so many things, I think it deserves a sound hearing here as well. Thanks.

Answer 1

Halo Herbal Earwash is a great produt you will find in better pet supply shops, or you will find good ones at your local herb health shops. The ones for 'people' wax cleaning are fine..If I were getting a 'human' version, I would add a couple of drops of vinegar to the bottle.

Answer 2

Was this pup eating kibble before you got it? If so, this may just be part of the usual detox process. My pup had this happen after he had lived with me for about a week, I assume from diet change. I just cleaned them out and the waxy residue has not returned. If there is a foul smell or redness I would go to your vet so they can take a swab to check for yeast and look for mites.
and it might have some mites in the dogs ear just seriously check with your vet he could give you the best answer ever on this

hope you dog feels better - lee =]

Answer 3

That sounds like more than dirt... has your vet ruled out ear mites or a yeast infection? Do your dogs ears stink when they are dirty? If they stink, then it is more than likely ear mites or a yeast infection. If not, check out Dr.s Foster and Smith's website. They have a lot of natural stuff for dogs that might be worth looking at.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/

Answer 4

My dog once had a yeast infection in her ear. Do your dogs ears have a bad smell? If so, this would be a sign that it is a yeast infection which is very itchy for the dog. See another vet. That is just dumb that they had no solution. Ask them to check for yeast infections.

Answer 5

Mix about 2 oz of white vinegar and 2 oz of alcohol in a bottle. Put a little in each ear daily and massage the ears. After it clears up, do it about once or twice a week.

Sandy
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Answer 6

try cleaning more often than every two weeks. try cleaning at least two times every week. and see if this will help. if not try one more time each weekl. Have you taken the dog to the vet. and have him or her culcher the stuff that comes out the ears.

Answer 7

you need to see your vet, they can sedate him and do a scope in his ear and clean out the debris and see what's going on. this is not normal and can lead to serious problems. if your vet doesn't have an answer find one that does. good luck.

Answer 8

have the vet do a test on the crap that is in the ears it may have a infection