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Yorkiedaze · 06-11-2007, 09:05 AM

I found this in my medical book: FLY-BITE DERMATITIS Biting flies can attack the face and ears of dogs, sucking blood and inflicting painful bites over the tips or bent folds of the ears. These bites are typically scabbed, crusty black and bleed easily. German Shepherd Dogs, Collies and other breeds with erect ears are most susceptible. Treatment: Keep the dog indoors during the day until the wounds are healed. If you are unable to do so, apply insect repellant to the ear tips and keep them clean and dry to discourage flies. Infected ear tips should be treated with a topical antibiotic ointment such as triple antibiotic.

06-11-2007, 09:05 AM	#5
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I found this in my medical book: FLY-BITE DERMATITIS Biting flies can attack the face and ears of dogs, sucking blood and inflicting painful bites over the tips or bent folds of the ears. These bites are typically scabbed, crusty black and bleed easily. German Shepherd Dogs, Collies and other breeds with erect ears are most susceptible. Treatment: Keep the dog indoors during the day until the wounds are healed. If you are unable to do so, apply insect repellant to the ear tips and keep them clean and dry to discourage flies. Infected ear tips should be treated with a topical antibiotic ointment such as triple antibiotic.