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I Have a Dog

Please help my English setter has a horrible ear infection. Not even antibiotics from the vet help. I've tried vinager and peroxide! I hate seeing her in pain and itchy. It's not mites either it's an infection! Please help!
BeardedDoc · 31-35, M
Hey there, this is what you need to do. Take your dog to the vet, or a different vet, and have them CULTURE the ears. That is a very important part as just picking random antibiotics has clearly not worked. This will grow the bacteria and provide information of what antibiotics to use. What I usually find is the issue with chronic ear infections is at home care. With an english setter you will really need to make sure the medication prescribed gets in that ear. Don't use any at home products or make your own products. They will not treat a bacterial ear infection, and will just make your dog's ears more painful and thus more difficult to administer medication. Additionally, some dogs get really bad ear infections that they need oral antibiotics as well, and sometimes a regimen of multiple ear medications too. Unfortunately we live in a day and age of antibiotic resistance. Lastly, if your dog has chronic ear infections, there is always a surgical procedure where you can remove the ear canals (total ear canal ablation [TECA])
walabby · 61-69, M
Yep.. back to the vet and different meds. You could also try bathing her ear 3 times/day with an antiseptic solution..
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
I'll try it I'm at a loss
walabby · 61-69, M
Good luck.. :/
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
Thank you
If you're cleaning in her ear every day you may be irritating it. I was dealing with my dogs this summer, and that happened. She was put on drops that included and anti-inflammatory. That helped her.
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
That's what I tried tonight and she screamed and itched after
@Kimmerrose: then a 4th vet visit may be your only answer :(
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
My horse trainer suggested baby oil cause she was in a similar situation. I may try that.
Angelheart · 61-69, F
Take her back to the vet...she may need a different medication...hope she feels better...those earaches are painful :/
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
She's been 3 times
Angelheart · 61-69, F
@Kimmerrose: wow a decent bet should have this under control after 3 visits.

Try another vet...I know easier said than done.
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
I've been to two plus my friend is one she has never seen one this bad.
Angelheart · 61-69, F
I also wonder if there's anything you can give for the pain?
walabby · 61-69, M
Hi there.. How is your dog's ear going? Any better?
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
Not really still trying
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Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
She's been there twice out of 3 vet trips and it's not helping
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Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
Doesn't tractor supply carry them
Kimmerrose · 31-35, F
Have 3 times
Aww :( I'm sorry

 
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