Ear problems - Page 2

DR,

I can't speak in general. We have to be careful in our case. One of my middle age females has inflamed ears. We were facing a hematoma last weekend but counteracted that. Thank god!! Years ago, our old female had hematomas in both ears (two years apart) and lost both standing ears to it. She ended up with what we call in Germany a cauliflower ear on both sides. My vet seemed to think that vinegar is too harsh for an inflamed ear. In a normal ear flora, it might be alright?

BTW, we counteracted the beginnings of a hematoma with prep-H, also advise from an old country vet (long since retired now), but that stuff is good for any kind of inflamation, including hot spots (as long as the dog can't lick it off). A hematoma is usually caused by "shaking trauma". Due to irritation in the ears, some dogs shake theirs violantly. Inflamation and separation of tissue causes the build-up of fluid. If it needs to be drained, often or most of the times the ear is permanently damaged and won't stand up anymore. The building of scar tissue causes the appearance of a bunched up ear (cauliflower). Rather than draining it, in Germany they often use leeches in alternative medicine. But I would not even know how to begin finding leeches here.

Thanks and very interesting.. I have been concerned that over the years my girl might get some type of damange to her ears but so far they just clear up and she is fine until it returns... I plan to continue treatments for awhile and likley try the bio-groom with boric acid as I have never used it before.. Maybe treat once a week or so contionally...

Acidophilus(sp)..The natural is simply yogurt.You may try this in your dogs diet.Boric acid has many uses.Apple cider vinegar/water is good but can be over done.Masengil(sp) feminine powder works well.The reason this was recommended hmmm...women get yeast infections haha.I am abit different to say the least.I smell my dogs ears.If there is a sweet odor..I know there is a yeast going on. Basically what you will do is to get the Ph balance right in the dogs ear.Using a Ph balanced ear cleanser is good.Take some cotton or your finger into the ear canal and remove the wax.If you have a good vet..he should examine the wax to ensure that there are no ear mites present...along with a yeast infection..........