What is the best home remedy for dog ear infection?
If your dog starts shaking its head or pawing at one side of the head you need to take it to the vet to get it checked for foreign bodies like grass seeds. But if you have done that and had otitis externa diagnosed, there is a home remedy that could help significantly. The bacteria can't grow in an acidic environment. If you dilute white vinegar, three parts water to one part vinegar, and warm a little (about 5 mls for the average dog) to slightly above room temperature, you have a harmless cure for ear infection. If there is pus in the ear, it needs to be removed first by a vet, then the 5 mls of dilute vinegar can be poured in by holding the tip of the ear up and out. The dog will violently shake it's head so hold firmly and speak to it until the vinegar is poured in. This is because the ear canal inside the head needs to then be massaged by rubbing the side of the head including the ear canal. This helps to get some mixture right down near the ear drum. Caution: if the ear drum is damaged or missing do not use vinegar. When you have given it about a 20 second rub, let go of the dog and it will shake vigorously. Sometimes muck even flies out of the ear. So maybe best to do this outdoors. In chronic otitis, it needs to be done one or two times daily.
How to comfort a dog with an ear infection?
Btw I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow morning. They are closed for labor day. An E- vet is 2 hours aways. I believe my dog is showings signs of an ear infection. He had issues all summer with dirty ears and shaking his head but each time I took him to vet (2 x) they just said his ears were full of ear wax an gave me a solution to wash them out. Since this morning it sounds like there is water in his ear whenever he shakes his head. Any ideas on what I can do to help him a little better until tomorrow morning?
Is it possible to treat my dog ear infection at home?
Try this homemade ear cleaner. It has just been a miracle to my dogs when I found it. They don't get ear infections anymore. The ingredients are all available from a pharmacy without a prescription. Mix them in a 8 oz. bottle that had an applicator tip (like a hair coloring bottle from Sally Beauty Supply. Try to get one that has measurement lines on the outside). I would make some up and use it every day when you see your dog scratching their ear or if it smells or has discharge. Squirt some in and massage the ear canal well. When is cleared up, use it weekly for prevention. Try to trim any hair from the opening in the ear to help air get to it. 6 oz. isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol (try to get the 91% alcohol ) 1 ½ teaspoons boric acid powder **Mix well until the powder dissolves** add 2 oz. white vinegar, then add one teaspoon of Betadine antiseptic **shake well now and every time before using** Also go read the ingredients panel on your dog food as grain allergies (grains with gluten, similar to celiac disease in a human) might be contributing to yeast overgrowth and ear infections. Most vets were not trained in pet nutrition and will recommend popular foods (or the Science D*** they sell) but not tell you to eliminate grains. Check these sites to understand good dog foods: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/
What are good ways to cure dog ear infections?
Ear infections in dogs are common and most dogs suffer from this painful condition sometime in their life. Scratching and rubbing at the ear(s) and head shaking are common signs. You may also notice an abnormal odor from the ear or see redness or swelling. Most ear infections in adults are caused by bacteria and yeast, though ear mites are a common cause in puppies. Your veterinarian will take a sample from the affected ear(s) and examine it under the microscope to help identify what microorganisms are presentTreatment for dog ear infectionFor successful treatment you must clean the ear with a gentle cleanser as the ear will be painful. An effective way to clean the ear is to fill the ear canal with the cleaning solution, place an appropriate-sized cotton ball in the ear canal opening, then gently massage the ear at the base. The cotton ball serves several functions. It acts as a lid to the allow the fluid to go back and forth in the canal, it absorbs the excess solution and it holds onto the debris as it comes up, letting you know what is down in the ear canal. As long as your dog tolerates it, you can clean the ear several times until the cotton ball comes out fairly clean. Try to you use this Ear Cleaner 20Ml | Ear Cleaner for Dogs | Tea Tree Ear Cleaner for Dogs | Ear Cleaner Tea Tree | moOOou.com
How can you tell the difference between an ear infection and ear mites in a dog?
Ears mites the materiel in the ear is dry black and somewhat flakey…. Infection the drainage is moist … red … an has an odor ….. the biggest difference is ear mites the dog will scratch at the ear uncontrollably when you massage the ear …
Any suggestions for putting eardrops (for infection) in my dog's ear?
I have a Labrador Retriever/Chow mix. She weighs around 55 pounds and is a very stout dog. She also has a bit of a temper. When we take her to the vet, she literally has to be put down via a knockout shot and be flat out laying on her face before they can do what they need to do (heartworm test, shots, etc.) It's a disaster for usually 3-4 people at the vet holding her at once to try to get her held enough for the vet to give her the knockout shot to do other things. She's THAT paranoid of the vet. She was once stung on the nose by what I think was a bumblebee. Her nose/face kind of swelled up and ever since she has always been paranoid about a buzzing noise or any potential thing that could "get her". So anything that buzzes, she seems to attribute to bees/flies/things that poke her. Her ear is bothering her. I can tell that it's red and flaky looking inside with possibly little red bumps. It seems to be another ear infection in her right ear. I have tried to wipe it out and clean it out as best as I could given her franticness. I had to put a muzzle on to do that (she will bite me...she has always been a mean-tempered dog). She's a very loving and playful dog most of the time, however. It's just at the vet and during certain situations (like trying to get her to eat her wormer tablet or get a shot at the vet or drops in her ear) that she flips out. Even with a muzzle on, she literally screams bloody murder when I try to hold her down and put the drops in her ear. We have drops that she was given before when she had a similar condition. Even the vet couldnt get the drops in her ear then (which is why we still have them), so she ended up having to get a shot and take pills instead. Would the vet issue some pill form meds/antibiotics to her without her coming in? I can't tell you what a freaking disaster it is trying to take her to the vet. Apparently, our dog isn't the only one...the other people at the vet who own dogs have told us their own disaster stories. Getting her "trained" professionally (I'm not sure why that's the first thing people cling to - when a dog is in a panic, "training" or not...they will do what they wish)...I doubt that would help at all. She already knows the basic commands that I have taught her, but does not listen to them when she's scared or in a panic.
Does my dog have an infected ear? Please help I worried.?
The dog needs to be on antibiotics & you have to go to the Vet to get it. The wound needs to be cleaned out & a Vet should do that. Without being able to see what it looks like none of us could help you. Then we really can't diagnose, that is against the law, nor can we prescribe meds. The dog really does needs to be seen by a Vet.
Why are my dog’s ears red, and why is she shaking her head?
There are several possibilities here and all of them are going to require veterinary attention. Since your dog's ears are red there is probably some infection, especially if they are hot too. It could be just an ear infection, ear mites and infection or a foxtail. Foxtails come from weeds that grow in high grassy areas, like along roadways or vacant lots. These things are serious business because the seed pods can actually dig into a dog's skin and enter the internal organs. A foxtail in the ear can get deep in a hurry. Vets are trained to deal with them and have the right equipment, things that regular people don’t have at home. The vet can also test for mites and prescribe any necessary medications and it sounds like you're at least going to need antibiotics.