Natural remedies for
ear infections in dogs Dogs can get ear infections just like people can, and some dogs seem to always have ear problems.
Not exact matches
A study
in Finland showed that babies who grew up
in a home with cats and
dogs were 44 percent less likely to develop
ear infections and 29 percent less likely to receive antibiotics
in their first year compared to babies from pet - free homes.
A few years ago, I discovered that homemade sprouts were the best treatment for my
dog's recurring yeast
infections in her
ears and paws.
I know this because my
dog got the worst yeast
infection in her
ear after she stole a whole loaf of bread from the kitchen counter.
I learned so much from the Shar Pei Community Group and unrefined, virgin coconut oil can be used
in ears, paws, cuts,
infections, and ingested for skin alleries... my
dog had bad skin allergies, scratching, and chewing his paws... a teaspoon of coconut oil every morning, and within a month, his skin alleries have all but gone!
After making adaptations to make the formula safe for use with animals, she introduced the ZYMOX brand
in 1998 with a product for the treatment of
dogs and cats with
ear infections.
If the lesion is on the side of the face below the
ear, the original problem may be an
ear infection that resulted
in the
dog scratching at the
ear area.
A severe allergy where your
dog scratches her
ear badly could lead to secondary trauma and exacerbate the irritation, which could result
in severe bacterial
infection.
In most cases, if your
dog has an
ear infection, it will tell you, at least indirectly, like Bailey did.
One of the most common causes of
ear infection in your pet cat or
dog is the presence of parasites, bacteria and fungus.
Dogs with floppy ears are prone to ear infections, as are dogs who spend a lot of time in the wa
Dogs with floppy
ears are prone to
ear infections, as are
dogs who spend a lot of time in the wa
dogs who spend a lot of time
in the water.
Dogs with floppy ears, lots of wrinkles, or a «smashed» face (brachiocephalic dogs like bulldogs) are prone to yeast infections in their ears and in the creases on their fa
Dogs with floppy
ears, lots of wrinkles, or a «smashed» face (brachiocephalic
dogs like bulldogs) are prone to yeast infections in their ears and in the creases on their fa
dogs like bulldogs) are prone to yeast
infections in their
ears and
in the creases on their faces.
Knowing the common causes of these
infections and being proactive about managing your
dog's risk will go far
in preventing
ear infections.
In the meantime you can treat your
dog's dry and irritated skin with a good oatmeal shampoo and conditioner that will ease the itchiness and add moisture back to the skin and coat and your
dog's
ear infections with an all around product like Ear Aid, that will cleanse and moisturize, heal and prote
ear infections with an all around product like
Ear Aid, that will cleanse and moisturize, heal and prote
Ear Aid, that will cleanse and moisturize, heal and protect.
The most common underlying causes of
ear infections in dogs are inhalant / contact allergies and / or food allergies.
Dog & Cat Allergy Symptoms • Itchy, red skin • Hives • Itchy skin • Vomiting • Diarrhea •
Ear infections • Noticeable increase
in scratching • Constant chewing or licking of paws
In fact,
ear infections are the # 1 reason why people take their
dog's to the vet.
In addition, she gave me an herbal ear drop that cured a chronic ear infection in the same do
In addition, she gave me an herbal
ear drop that cured a chronic
ear infection in the same do
in the same
dog.
Left untreated, foxtails and other foreign bodies that make their way into the
ear can cause secondary
infection, as well as damage the
dogs inner
ear and
ear drum,
in addition to causing severe pain.
For
dogs that love to get
in the water to play and swim, the extra moisture
in the
ear can mean chronic
ear infections that, if left untreated, result
in deafness, balance issues, and constant pain.
Hypothyroid
dogs have frequent
ear and skin
infections, resulting
in severe itching and sores on the body from scratching.
The canine
ear canal, with its horizontal and vertical layout, predisposes certain
dogs to
ear infections because the debris accumulated
in earwax and skin oil must work its way upward, instead of straight out.
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.
Golden retrievers, cocker spaniels, Labrador retrievers, schnauzers, Westies, wheaten terriers, and all the setters tend to have more
ear diseases than other breeds, but all
dogs can contract the
infection at some point
in their lives.
Ear infections in cats are rarely yeast
infections as they are
in dogs.
In addition, untreated ear infections can result in Otitis Interna, a more serious infection that ruptures your dog's eardru
In addition, untreated
ear infections can result
in Otitis Interna, a more serious infection that ruptures your dog's eardru
in Otitis Interna, a more serious
infection that ruptures your
dog's eardrum.
Other underlying causes of
ear infections in pets include a hypothyroid disease
in dogs and
ear mites
in kittens.
Ingredients
in a
dog's food, or treats, can also cause a reaction on their skin, or may show up as
ear infections.
The symptoms of
ear infections in dogs are hard to miss.
According to the pet health insurer VPI,
ear infections are the number one most common health problem
in dogs, causing more
dogs to have to go to the vet than any other health problem.
Ear infections, arthritis or other painful issues can make a
dog react
in ways he normally wouldn't if he were feeling his best.
Haleigh, the
dog in the photo, used to have
ear infections.
Some may still crop because it's traditional for the breed, but I just don't see the point if it's not a working
dog where
in - tact
ears may pose a greater risk of pain and
infection than cropped
ears ever would.
I have had Cane Corso's for almost 10 yrs The first one I got had her
ears cropped I admit I like the look but I will not put a
dog through an Unnecessary surgery just to get a look I have had 3
dogs with
ears intake for 6 yrs and I haven't had
ear infections I clean my
dogs ears on a regular basis Gook
in ears are diet related Usually related to grain found
in crappy
dog food Like corn & wheat And yes cropped
ears need to be cleaned too Also
dogs with cropped
ears hate the rain as it Gets
in their
ears easily I do believe
in tail cropping if it's done before day 3 These
dogs never stop wagging their tails & it really hurts when they hit you There was a reason the Italians did tails &
ears It was to protect the
dogs from the wild boar they were hunting Today it purely «the Look»
But if your
dog is prone to
ear infections and tend to get water build up
in the
ear (from swimming), you will want to use a product that helps dry out the liquid.
While
ear infections are a common problem
in dogs, they can be treated safely and easily.
But, most importantly, cats should not be experiencing
ear infections in the same way that
dogs do.
Yeast
infections in dogs usually produces chronic itching, infected skin,
ear infections, chronic paw licking, as well as and many other visible symptoms.
It's an all natural product, containing antimicrobial herbs and tea tree oil, and will help to reduce any
infection and swelling
in your
dog's
ear canal.
Dogs — particularly certain breeds — are prone to
ear infections and
ear issues
in general.
Single, but most often multiple applications, treat common conditions
in cats and
dogs including, but not limited to, joint and disc disease, arthritis, acute or chronic otitis (
ear infections), cystitis (bladder inflammation), gingivitis (gum inflammation), hot spots, wounds, abscesses, and surgical incisions.
In some cases,
dogs will present with chronic
ear infections as the only symptom.
The vast majority of the
ear infections we see
in dogs are not due to bugs they «caught», like one might catch a virus.
The reasoning behind their recommendations requires a little understanding of the nature of most
ear infections in dogs.
The canine
ear canal, with its horizontal and vertical layout, predisposes certain
dogs to
ear infections because the debris accumulated
in earwax and skin oil must work its way upward, -LSB-...]
However, about 15 years ago the board certified dermatologists (we don't have EENT specialists
in veterinary medicine, so difficult
ear cases are referred to dermatologists) started recommending that if a
dog doesn't have a recurrent
ear infection problem, that the hair
in the
ears should be left alone, and not routinely plucked out.
Instead, most
ear infections in dogs are caused by organisms or bugs that are naturally present
in the
dog's
ear all the time.
Abdominal surgery * Abdominal port placement for chronic effusions Adrenal gland removal Bladder (stone removal, masses) * Colon surgery Cryptorchidism * Diaphragmatic hernia Ectopic ureter Exploratory laparotomy * Gallbladder (removal vs. re-routing) Hemoabdomen (internal bleeding) * Incontinence treatment * Intestinal obstruction (foreign bodies) * Intestinal surgery * Kidney surgery Liver biopsy, including «keyhole» liver biopsy Liver surgery Megacolon Pancreas surgery Pleuro - Peritoneal Diaphragmatic Hernia (PPDH) Prophylactic gastropexy («twisted stomach» or bloat or GDV prevention) * Prostate surgery Spleen removal (splenectomy, bleeding masses) * Stomach surgery (foreign bodies) * Urethra surgery Uterus
infection (pyometra) * Thoracic surgery (thoracotomy) Chylothorax Esophagus surgery Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA) Pleural port placement for fluid buildup Lung surgery, including «keyhole» lung biopsy Pyothorax Head and neck surgery Cheiloplasty (for excessive drooling) Cleft palate
Ear and throat polyps in cats * Ear hematoma * Elongated soft palate Everted laryngeal saccules Eye and eyelid surgery * Facial fold removal Laryngeal paralysis («Tie back») Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (LBO) Lateral ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or dog) Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (V
Ear and throat polyps
in cats *
Ear hematoma * Elongated soft palate Everted laryngeal saccules Eye and eyelid surgery * Facial fold removal Laryngeal paralysis («Tie back») Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (LBO) Lateral ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or dog) Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (V
Ear hematoma * Elongated soft palate Everted laryngeal saccules Eye and eyelid surgery * Facial fold removal Laryngeal paralysis («Tie back») Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (LBO) Lateral
ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or dog) Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (V
ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or
dog) Total
Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (V
Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (VBO)
Myth 8:
Ear infection is a summer ill Low temperatures and higher moisture can increase the incidence of ear infection in do
Ear infection is a summer ill Low temperatures and higher moisture can increase the incidence of
ear infection in do
ear infection in dogs.
Long hair
dogs tend to grow hair deep
in the
ear canal, and this hair can trap bacteria, causing irritation and
ear infections.