For dogs who
develop chronic ear infections for which no underlying cause can be determined or have excessive scar tissue, your veterinarian may suggest surgery.
Ear mites, yeast, bacteria and even thyroid problems can lead to
chronic ear infections too, but allergy is sometimes over looked as the primary cause.
It has been shown to be helpful in the treatment
of chronic ear infections, allergic reactions, upper respiratory ailments, and cancer and other autoimmune problems in animals.
If your dog has
chronic ear infections caused an underlying condition like allergies or an autoimmune disorder, having all the records on hand can be a huge help, especially if you move or are traveling away from your regular veterinarian.
My pediatrician recommended I continue to nurse at least this long
because chronic ear infections (even leading to hearing loss) were common in our family and extended breastfeeding provides a lot of defense against this.
They do tend to suffer from
chronic ear infections so check both parents out for reddened, musty - smelling or discolored ear canals.
30's began
chronic ear infections results in repeat antibiotics from 2005 - 2008 resulted in slurrying words, fed itchy dots, pains everywhere, massive hair loss, ibs, food intolerances, malabsorption, hands / feet broke out.....
We offer a full range of diagnosis, treatment and support options, including hearing rehabilitation and speech therapy for children
whose chronic ear infections have resulted in hearing loss and / or speech impairment.
But a child who is depressed, has bi-polar disorder, a form of autism called Asperger's syndrome, post traumatic stress, lead poisoning, or
even chronic ear infections can act out in much the same way.
Estimates suggest that up to 20 % of dogs have infection and inflammation inside their ear and
many chronic ear infections in dogs are secondary to skin allergies.
We specialize in the management of allergies, skin & ear disease including: Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergies) Food allergy, flea bite allergy Autoimmune and immune mediated skin diseases Parasitic skin
diseases Chronic ear infections (otitis externa and media) Bacterial and fungal skin infections Skin cancer Hair and hair follicle associated disease Claw / nail disorders Specialized testing includes: (Click here for more information on services):
Answer: Vitamins don't seem to
help chronic ear infections secondary to allergies - Omega 3 Fatty Acids may help a little but dogs that have done well for years on one food, sometimes need to switch to a more hypoallergenic diet as they older.
Signs of allergies might include any one or more of the following; itchy skin, chewing and licking of the feet, watery eyes, nasal and eye discharge,
chronic ear infections scratching or chewing.
Sura (meaning «a new life» in Eskimo) was brought in to San Diego Pet Hospital to be euthanized because of a
severe chronic ear infection that had ruptured through the side of his face and left him unable to open his mouth or blink his right eye.
Chronic ear infections Ear infections are often (though not always) related to allergies, especially if the problem is reoccurring.
A colicky baby or one who has
chronic ear infections which are treated by multiple rounds of antibiotics can have problems with yeast overgrowth, allergies, eczema, and failure in physical growth.
Mrs. Q almost didn't do the lunch blog because of concerns it would take too much time away from her son, now 2, who suffered
from chronic ear infections and colds when she started the project.