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Originally Posted by AnaClaire  Ooh okay! thanks for the tips! Yep its gotten MUCH BETTER! Ive been using the drops, 3 drops in each ear. The Vet recommended doing it for ten days just to make sure. Whats the best way to prevent this? Besides making sure I clean them out (or dry them good) when she is given a bath? Any other ways to prevent it? I'm not sure what causes it, is it moisture?  I just know it makes her itch like crazy and smells horrible! |
Hank used to get them very often.
Prevention:
1. keeping them clean with an ear was or with alcohol (helps to dry them)
2. Keep them dry (alcohol and cleaning soution)
If you use ear wash the best way i have found to do it is put a few drops in each ear canal and massage the inside base of the ear. Then let them shake their head and wipe out the residue.
3. I would invest in some ear powder and remove all the hair inside the ear canal. this keeps the hair from holding moisture.
4. Hank gets a couple of tablespoons of yogurt at luch. The bacteria cultures in the yogurt keeps the yeast at bay.
hope this helps
