Dog ear infections..?

Question

I'm treating my dog's ear infection with a drying cleansing agent and antibiotics. My vet said I'd I have better success if I could clip his ear flaps up so that the ears would stay dry. He said I'd be able to find something like that on the net. Does anyone know of a snood or something that would work? I've tried taping the ears up and all kinds of hair clips without success. Has anyone seen what my vet is referring to? Thanks!

Answer 1

I just use a womans nylon stocking wiht the toe cut out. Pull it on the dog head, and use it to keep the ear flap(s) back so they are opened. They nylon allows air flow.
I hate clipping the ear flap since sometimes it seems to itch and causes more problems later.

Answer 2

If I were you I would get a different vet. Obviously the antibiotic you are using isnt working. You need a different ear wash and antibiotic. Im a dog groomer, I see this all the time not too mention I have a cocker spaniel that is prone to ear infections.

Answer 3

no. I do know a good home remedy for infections though. This one actually promotes good bacteria growth and can help prevent diseases caused by chronic ear infections...

Also to let you know that most chronic ear infections (the stinky yeast infections) are caused by allergies. So you may want to look on the net to see about what you can give your dog...like an acidophilus supplement in his food..

home remedy (recipe from my vet)
EQUAL PARTS OF EACH (a few drops in each ear twice daily)

1 part boric acid (vitamin section not roach killer)
1 part glycerin
1 part rubbing alcohol

clean dogs ears regulary with plain white vinegar

I have a golden retreiver..been through rounds and rounds of antibiotics, steroids, and earwashes..

Answer 4

what kind of dog?some need ear hair pulled out to avoid infections