[paddys mom]

It seems that Paddington must always have some sort of low lying infection going on in his ears.
I am currently using Epi-Otic which is supposed to have spherulites that allow the cleaner to keep releasing long after application. It was recommended by my vet last time his ears got infected. It actually seems to work really well if I am consistant with it. But if I forget to do the ear cleaning ritual that he hates for a day or two the next time I clean them there is tons of brown goop in his ears.

The last time the vet gave him a stronger antibiotic that was hopefully going to lessen the chances of him getting another infection. But it seems like cleaning is only keeping the little bacteria at bay for a little while and as soon as i don't clean they run rampant. I have no problem cleaning his ears everyday but I don't want to be just surpressing something thats already there.

Is it true that any yellow or brown stuff in the ear means infection, or are they supposed to have some wax like we do?

He doesn't really scratch his ears or rub his head on the floor anymore even when there is goop(unless ive just cleaned them and put all the liquid in his ears...then he goes nuts lol)

ALSO....is there any good way to actually keep cotton balls in his ears during a bath/swimming. I tried putting em in but they just fall right out as soon as he shakes his head. I haven't seen any doggy ear-plugs in the stores either lol.

If anyone knows I'd appreciate any advice!
Thanks!