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Little Bit · 03-02-2007, 06:41 AM

I had a yorkie I adopted who was older that had this. All I could find was Terri Shumsky's info from the shooterdog site, which is probably what you found. I tried the tea tree oil stuff that she recommended and also lotrimin (I think AF) the clear liquid in the little bottles for athlete's foot. It did eventually go away. It took probably about a month of applying it and rubbing it in twice a day on the ears and the nose (did it affect your dog's nose?).

My vet had never heard of it and said that it was probably genetic, some dogs are just that way. But I tried it anyway and the hair all grew back. It is a fungus that is brought on by cool temperatures. It was suggested to me by another yorkie breeder to not shave the ears anymore after that so they would stay warmer. I would also recommend keeping them OUT of cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time. The ears and bridge of nose do tend to get cold first.

Let us know how your dog does. Do you have pictures?

03-02-2007, 06:41 AM	#2
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	Leather ear, winter ear I had a yorkie I adopted who was older that had this. All I could find was Terri Shumsky's info from the shooterdog site, which is probably what you found. I tried the tea tree oil stuff that she recommended and also lotrimin (I think AF) the clear liquid in the little bottles for athlete's foot. It did eventually go away. It took probably about a month of applying it and rubbing it in twice a day on the ears and the nose (did it affect your dog's nose?). My vet had never heard of it and said that it was probably genetic, some dogs are just that way. But I tried it anyway and the hair all grew back. It is a fungus that is brought on by cool temperatures. It was suggested to me by another yorkie breeder to not shave the ears anymore after that so they would stay warmer. I would also recommend keeping them OUT of cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time. The ears and bridge of nose do tend to get cold first. Let us know how your dog does. Do you have pictures? __________________ Little Bit Last edited by Little Bit; 03-02-2007 at 06:44 AM.