fizzgigg 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hi fellas need some advice my ESS and BC both seem to get ear infections regularly n each time its £40+ at the vets i try to keep wiped down [bANNED TEXT] we been out for walks n stuff but it still happens can anyone suggest anything or is anyone having similar problems? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I use otodex on my mates dog at the moment cos she seems to constantly have problems i have also been giving her piriton cos it seems to keep them from scratching as much and if shes really bad a lampshade to make sure she cant do damage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue 1 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 my bedlington is often getting ear infections ,it is a costly thing keep going to the vets ,they gave me surolan for my dog that seem to clear it up quite quick best yet anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will 16 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 my staffy gets ear infections the first time it hapend i knew what it was but i had to see the vet befour he gave me medication he looked in his ear for a second and charged me 40 pound 27 pound just to be seen the rest for medicen . now i just buy the stuff from the pet shop 2 pound and it clears up in a couple of days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
masmiffy 82 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 My godfather used to have ESS's and we all know they have ear problems! He had a 'recipie' for a treatment which I will try to get and post here. From memory it was a mix of Tetmasol and peroxide! Watered down obviously! His dogs ears were always clear and didnt smell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Most important thing is to keep the ear hole plucked and clean. I wipe my beddys ears out with Cleanaural once a week and I also find garlic in the food helps. You can use dried garlic powder or half a clove a day and I am sure this really helps with minor infections, I also hear it helps to keep fleas away. Shepp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fizzgigg 0 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 thanks lads lots of good ideas gonna give some of them a try il let you know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chook Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Try thornit powder, you can buy it online, just a small pinch is alls thats needed, you will need to keep the ears plucked as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dog fox 16 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 make sure your keep treating te ear for a few weeks even if has cleared up ,they are probebly ear mites and eggs can hatch from 1 week to 4 weeks and then the infection will start over again . try thornit or tep same thing but works .but follow instructions and keep treating and it will go away .if your have a few dogs treat them all but make sure you keep the treatment up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samba 534 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Try thornit powder, you can buy it online,just a small pinch is alls thats needed, you will need to keep the ears plucked as well. this works for me good stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 0 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I use this works purfectly. Ive had no problems for 2 years now and I have reccommened this to many others and its worked for them too. http://www.zimfamilycockers.com/EarCleaner.html P.S. follow all instructions Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hi, Although is rather difficult without seeing the dog it may be the common ailment of Ear Mite. I have found that Canaural is by far the best product. Your vet should be able to sell you a small bottle cheaply. I think at cost its about £8, but i could be wrong in that statement. Either one or both ears could be affected but i would always recommend treating both. A couple of drops into the inner ear followed by a lengthy massage of the ear is what i would do. Then use some soft toilet or kitchen towel to wipe out the gunk that has surfaced. It will be almost a reddy/black colour generally if it is ear mites. What is important is that you keep the treatment up regularly as just one dose will not work IMO. I try to do the dog three or four times a week, say, every other day. I have had no problem and they seem to be back to perfect shape in no time.... Your vet will be able to advise......good Luck.....JD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,266 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Recommend THORNIT, if the dog is scratching the ears with its feet, might need to treat the feet. Or will re-infest/ect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fizzgigg 0 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 thanks again everyone for your help and advice i cot some canural and its shifted it but im gonna get some of that thornit and keep it in thanks again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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