This page explains the usually
recommended ear treatment protocol.
Not exact matches
New guidelines from the AAP
recommend a more conservative approach to
ear infection
treatment for doctors (source) and provide warning signs for parents.
Natural therapies such as herbal or homeopathic
treatments to strengthen the body's natural defenses may be
recommended for syndromes ranging from simple
ear infections to more chronic illnesses.
And while I will often
recommend a great natural product like Zymox Otic with Hydrocortisone to help with chronic
ear issues, it is important to have pets with chronic
ear issues examined by a veterinarian so appropriate lab testing can be done which can help better guide specific
treatment.
Throughout the course of
treatment, your veterinarian may also
recommend frequent
ear cleanings to ensure continued eradication of the mites.
Unless your pet has an advanced
ear mite infestation with an infection, or her quality of life has taken a nosedive, I
recommend avoiding drug - based anti-mite
treatments, antibiotics, corticosteroids, anti-inflammatories or other drugs in favor of natural remedies.
Daily
ear treatments must continue through the mite's lifecycle (21 days), so I
recommend a month to be safe.
A vet can
recommend the right dog
ear infection
treatment or cat
ear infection
treatment in the form of drops from brands like Virbac and Vetoquinol.
For dogs with chronic otitis, periodic
ear cleaning with a good - quality
ear cleaner may be
recommended in combination with
treatment of existing
ear infections and as a preventive against future
ear infections.
A homeopathic approach to
ear hot spots such as Ear Dr. can help to promote healing in addition to the specific treatment recommended by your veterinari
ear hot spots such as
Ear Dr. can help to promote healing in addition to the specific treatment recommended by your veterinari
Ear Dr. can help to promote healing in addition to the specific
treatment recommended by your veterinarian.
Diagnosis /
Treatment Once consulted, your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical exam, looking carefully at your pet's
ears, and may
recommend diagnostic tests to look for concurrent conditions and to rule out other disorders that mimic vestibular disease.
It's
recommended that your clean your cat's
ears about once a week, unless there is an infection or other ailment that requires
treatment.
And yet, Tea tree oil is sometimes
recommended as a natural flea remedy, and in some cases, as part of a home
treatment for
ear mites in cats.
Sometimes your veterinarian may
recommend briefly sedating your pet for the initial evaluation, cleaning and
treatment of a severe
ear infection to allow thorough evaluation and
treatment without inflicting more pain.
It is
recommended in cases of chronic, end - stage otitis (
ear infections), in which medical
treatment is no longer helping the patient.
Advanced imaging, such as CT or MRI, may also be
recommended for the diagnosis and
treatment monitoring of
ear problems.