Be sure to avoid
over-the-counter ear medications and cleaners unless recommended by your vet, and follow your vet's instructions for home care and follow - up visits.
Not exact matches
Also, clinicians worry that parents might delay taking babies with health concerns (like
ear or respiratory infections) to the doctor if the symptoms seem to improve with the use of
over-the-counter medications.
Both doctors agree: If
over-the-counter allergy
medications aren't helping, make an appointment with an allergist or an
ear, nose and throat specialist.
While there are plenty of
over-the-counter medications that you can use to successfully treat your pet, if you suspect him of being infected with
ear mites, talk to your veterinarian first.
Avoid using
over-the-counter cleaners in an infected
ear, as these often contain alcohol, which can cause significant discomfort in any infected
ear and make your pet more apprehensive about future
medications.