2007-02-04 02:43:03 · 14 answers · asked by harleydude 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, no, no. No peroxide. No monistat. No!
The only things you can put safely into a dogs ear by yourself (without a vet's help) are:
1. Solution of 5 parts water with one part vinegar.
2. Mineral oil.
The vinegar solution is good to kill any sort of bacterial or yeast (if that is indeed what's in there) and causes the pH of the ear to be inhospital to its growth.
Mineral oil is good when there is excess wax or gunk build-up (sand, outside debris). It's incredibly messy when the dog shakes its head but it is gentle on the ear canal and sweeps away excess gunk.
Be sure - BE ABSOLUTELY SURE - what you are treating your dog for. If it is indeed a yeast infection of the ear, the ear will smell foul and have a sticky discharge. It will not contain specks of black (that's more likely ear mites).
If you're not sure consult your vet. Cocker spaniels are very prone to ear troubles and, in later life, deafness. Don't speed the process by putting things willy-nilly in its ears.
2007-02-04 03:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by heathen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How do you know it is yeast?? Could be mites or some other infection. Don't use peroxide, it could make it worse or damage your dogs ears. Take the dog to a vet to see what the problem is. If it is yeast, there are drops they will give you, If it is something else, they will give you that medication.
If you answer you know it is yeast because it smells, yeast is not the only infection that smells bad. Let your Vet look and determine what exactly it is and treat it.
2007-02-04 05:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am curious as to how you know your dog has a yeast infection in it's ears.
If you can't take your dog to a vet, you can use plain mineral oil to clean it's ear. You can also buy ear cleaner from the pet store.
My one dog suffered from yeast infections in it's ears. So bad that they are wrinkled (this happened before we got her). I couldn't even touch her ears, they were hot and sore.
One of the first signs of a food allergy is constant ear infections and licking of the the paws. They need not occur together. What you need to do is to:
1. Put your dog on an anti allergy diet. Mix 1/2 starch (pick from fresh baked sweet potato, old fashion oats, canned pumpkin, brown rice, or barley. The safest thing to use is the sweet potato and it is packed with vitamins. Mix with 1/2 of protein the dog hasn't had a lot of, for example salmon, cottage cheese or eggs. Do Not Use Chicken, beef, or pork. Chicken is the protein that most dogs are allergic to. Do this for 8 weeks.. you will notice a difference before that though.
2. Clean your dogs' ears several times a day.
3. Mix acidolphilus in your dogs food. It is a probiotic and has anti fungal properties.
You should get the dog to a vet that understands food allergies.
For information on ear cleaning go to:
http://www.furlongspetsupply.com/how_to_clean_a_dog's_ears.htm
2007-02-04 03:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by trishnh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide,can cause alot of damage,if you put it in a dogs ears. Unless,the vet tells you it's ok, and exactly how to do it, don't. I would'nt put it in my dog's ears! Did the vet tell you it's a yeast infection? If not,you could be trying to treat the dog,for something he may not even have. The best thing you can do for your dog is, to take him to the vet, and let him diagnose and treat the problem.
2007-02-04 03:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use peroxide but it will take less time to clear up the problem and keep it away if you go to the vet and get the proper medicine and cleaning product to rid the dog of the irritation. After it is gone try keeping the dogs ears clean and dry to prevent the problem from returning.
2007-02-04 02:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know it is a yeast infection? You really need to take your dog to the vet. There are several types of bacterial infections, as well as ear mites and they each require different types of treatment. Only your vet can determine what type of infection your dog has and what he needs. Letting ears infections go untreated can cause permanent damage to your dogs ears and they are painful. Make a vet appt.
2007-02-04 02:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet should check this out and they should prescribe your dog ear drops.
Peroxide may be harmful to the dog so the best thing to do is have the professional look at him.
2007-02-04 02:51:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO peroxide burns the ears go to hte vet and get aneutral ear wash that restores the ph balance thats what the vet told us to do hope this helps
2007-02-04 02:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by sarah_see_123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can clean them out with peroxide but then apply some yeast cream (like monistat7) after that
2007-02-04 02:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by dreamgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeast Infection Freedom System - http://YeastCured.uzaev.com/?rhBV
2016-07-02 15:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by Jorge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋