Comments on: Dog Ear Problems What to Do? http://naturalpetremedy.net/dog-ear-problems-what-to-do Natural Pet Remedy - Pet Remedies for Natural Pet Health Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:45:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: natc http://naturalpetremedy.net/dog-ear-problems-what-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-209 natc Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:31:16 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=319#comment-209 There is no over the counter remedy for chronic otitis, ear probs, you should have the vet take a swab, culture it, and find out exactly what bacteria is causing this problem, this is the only way to treat it, otherwise you will be applying drops, ear cleaners etc for no good reason. you need to go to the vet, i would guess that you have a long ear breed. vet nurse There is no over the counter remedy for chronic otitis, ear probs, you should have the vet take a swab, culture it, and find out exactly what bacteria is causing this problem, this is the only way to treat it, otherwise you will be applying drops, ear cleaners etc for no good reason. you need to go to the vet, i would guess that you have a long ear breed.
vet nurse

]]> By: laura r http://naturalpetremedy.net/dog-ear-problems-what-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-207 laura r Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:59:16 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=319#comment-207 it sounds to me like an infection, my chihuahua had the same thing, like a fowel smell and the shaking of the head. when he shakes his head do you hear water rumbling in his ears? maybe while bathing him you did get some water in his ears. i use epi-otic ear cleaner in his ears, you get a cotton swab, satirate it in his ears then rub them while squeezing the swab so it gets inside of his ears. there is no over the counter medication for infected ears unfortunatly you will probably have to go to the vet and they will give you ear drops to put in each ear. hope this helps. it sounds to me like an infection, my chihuahua had the same thing, like a fowel smell and the shaking of the head. when he shakes his head do you hear water rumbling in his ears? maybe while bathing him you did get some water in his ears. i use epi-otic ear cleaner in his ears, you get a cotton swab, satirate it in his ears then rub them while squeezing the swab so it gets inside of his ears. there is no over the counter medication for infected ears unfortunatly you will probably have to go to the vet and they will give you ear drops to put in each ear. hope this helps.

]]> By: Notnadia http://naturalpetremedy.net/dog-ear-problems-what-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-206 Notnadia Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:25:16 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=319#comment-206 Oh my God! He had BOTH his ear drums ruptured??!! How? That's horrible. I would call every vet and try to get some info. over the phone. Surgery might be effective, but I don't know the age or the breed. You can keep trying to keep them clean and water free at all times, but this sounds like you need a vets' advice. Probably surgery. Sorry. Try to get cheap pet insurance and don't go to any corporate vet like "Petsmart, Banfield." They will rob you blind. Try to find a "Mom and pop" vet. Good luck! I hope he'll be OK. Oh my God! He had BOTH his ear drums ruptured??!! How? That’s horrible. I would call every vet and try to get some info. over the phone. Surgery might be effective, but I don’t know the age or the breed. You can keep trying to keep them clean and water free at all times, but this sounds like you need a vets’ advice. Probably surgery. Sorry. Try to get cheap pet insurance and don’t go to any corporate vet like "Petsmart, Banfield." They will rob you blind. Try to find a "Mom and pop" vet. Good luck! I hope he’ll be OK.

]]> By: ihatepenndot http://naturalpetremedy.net/dog-ear-problems-what-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-205 ihatepenndot Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:34:16 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=319#comment-205 see a vet, explain finances....see about less expensive alternatives to office visits for future maintenance of the dog's ears. Please. see a vet, explain finances….see about less expensive alternatives to office visits for future maintenance of the dog’s ears. Please.

]]> By: Shepherdgirl http://naturalpetremedy.net/dog-ear-problems-what-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-208 Shepherdgirl Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:54:16 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=319#comment-208 I am assuming you have been to the vet with limited results so if that is the case here is a recipe that has worked well for me. 16 oz. bottle isopropyl alcohol (or witch hazel) 4 tablespoons Boric Acid Powder 16 drops Gentian Violet 1% Solution Mix all ingredients in the alcohol bottle & shake. (make sure you shake before every application). Treatment: Fill ear with solution & massage gently for 30 seconds and wipe with a tissue. Fill a second time and just wipe without massaging. The dog will shake the excess out. Be careful, the Gentian Violet could stain. I use a eye dropper to fill the ear. Treatment: 2 times per day for the first 2 weeks 1 time per day for the next 2 weeks 1 time per month thereafter If you are concerned about the alcohol burning the inside of the ear (it could if the dog has been scratching its ear), then you can substitute the alcohol with witch hazel. All ingredients are available at a pharmacy. The Boric Acid is usually in the First Aid section where you find the alcohol. The Gentian Violet will be the hardest to find and may need to be special ordered. Even despite the alcohol, dogs don't object to even the first treatment. The Boric Acid soothes the ear & the Gentian Violet is an anti-infection agent. This solution is also effective for the treatment of fungus type infections on the dog including hot spots. Avoid getting in eyes. Also, I wanted to mention that diet plays a big factor with ear problems, as well as vaccinations. If you are not feeding your dog a good quality food that is 100% human grade with NO corn, wheat, soy, grain fractions, fillers or by products – and naturally preserved, such as Timberwolf Organics, Solid Gold, California Naturals, Wellness or Canidae, I suggest you switch because it will help. I am assuming you have been to the vet with limited results so if that is the case here is a recipe that has worked well for me.
16 oz. bottle isopropyl alcohol (or witch hazel)
4 tablespoons Boric Acid Powder
16 drops Gentian Violet 1% Solution

Mix all ingredients in the alcohol bottle & shake. (make sure you shake before every application).

Treatment: Fill ear with solution & massage gently for 30 seconds and wipe with a tissue. Fill a second time and just wipe without massaging. The dog will shake the excess out. Be careful, the Gentian Violet could stain. I use a eye dropper to fill the ear.

Treatment:
2 times per day for the first 2 weeks
1 time per day for the next 2 weeks
1 time per month thereafter

If you are concerned about the alcohol burning the inside of the ear (it could if the dog has been scratching its ear), then you can substitute the alcohol with witch hazel.

All ingredients are available at a pharmacy. The Boric Acid is usually in the First Aid section where you find the alcohol. The Gentian Violet will be the hardest to find and may need to be special ordered.

Even despite the alcohol, dogs don’t object to even the first treatment. The Boric Acid soothes the ear & the Gentian Violet is an anti-infection agent. This solution is also effective for the treatment of fungus type infections on the dog including hot spots.

Avoid getting in eyes.

Also, I wanted to mention that diet plays a big factor with ear problems, as well as vaccinations. If you are not feeding your dog a good quality food that is 100% human grade with NO corn, wheat, soy, grain fractions, fillers or by products – and naturally preserved, such as Timberwolf Organics, Solid Gold, California Naturals, Wellness or Canidae, I suggest you switch because it will help.

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