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sassytooyou · 08-10-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by symplistik

Hi guys!

I just wanted to tell everyone thank you! I tried the whole alcohol thing and it didn't work. Therefor , i'm going to take her to the vet first thing tomorrow.

YEAH I think thats good. Ears can be dangers. Hope the money thing can be worked out for you.

jg

symplistik · 08-10-2007, 06:39 PM

I have one quick question...

Does anyone know how much the eardrops may be?

Zoey is miserable. She won't let me even touch her ears.

kalina82 · 08-10-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by symplistik

I have one quick question...

Does anyone know how much the eardrops may be?

Zoey is miserable. She won't let me even touch her ears.

can't really say. Your vet has to determine what type of infection your dog has, if any, and then decide what medication he wants to use to treat it. And what my vet charges is probably totally different then what your vet charges. sorry.

Judy in Waco · 08-10-2007, 06:48 PM

Is this a vet you use often? If it is, then they should be able to work with you.
Fingers crossed for you. If they won't work it out, ask if they will hold a post-dated check.

Poor baby! And yes, I put cotton balls in Gizzy's ears when I bathe him. Maybe that will help prevent it in the future.

Hugs to you both.

sassytooyou · 08-10-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by symplistik

I have one quick question...

Does anyone know how much the eardrops may be?

Zoey is miserable. She won't let me even touch her ears.

dont put anything in them till the vet tells you. they should work it out .if its olny a down payment.
zoey has to get to the vet.
sorry it going to be a long night. maybe someone knows here if you can put something warm on them. to may the baby comfortable. start a new thread and ask
jg

Sawyers mommy · 08-10-2007, 07:00 PM

An ear infection can be a really painful thing. I had a jack russell that used to get them every so often. he was the most gentle, loving dog in the world; but he had to have a muzzle put on while they checked his ears. It really will respond to the drops you will get though; this is such a common thing that I don't believe it will be too very expensive to treat. His hearing is very important, and the pain relief is priceless. If after they look at him and treat him, the cost is too steep for you to handle all at once; they will have to let you pay it a little at a time. Go for it, he is your baby

MyPeanut · 08-10-2007, 08:15 PM

I hope he's doing okay..... I know hair does it and I freaked out with the first vet I had but since have learned to keep the hair out and my Peanut is good. To watch you baby not leaving their ears alone can be so heart breaking.

Please post how you baby is..... it you can't buy the meds if his ears have an affection I will help! I hope he is okay!

LilyOfTheValley · 08-10-2007, 08:37 PM

After the infection in her ears is healed, you should use a drying agent in her ears after every bath. I used Chlorhexiderm Flush by DVM Pharmaceuticals. You can buy it at the vet's if he/she carries it, or you can go to a vet supply website and buy it. After the bath, I'd throw a towel over Hailey while she was still in the sink because she got cold fast, and I'd squirt a little of the Flush in her ear, and then massage the base of her ear for about 10 seconds. Then I'd turn her head sideways for the excess to flow out into the towel, and I'd do the other ear. A vet showed me how to do this many years ago. A dog's ear canal is L-shaped, so you follow the canal down the L to where it turns, and you massage the Flush so it gets into the entire ear. On the bottle it reads: "Topical Antimicrobial Cleansing/drying Solution for use on dogs, cats and horses." This dries any water that remains in the ear, and it feels soothing.

You know, my Hailey went to the Bridge on Dec. 23, 2006, and I will not be getting another furbaby for a long time -- due to health, financial and brokenheart issues. I have a brand new bottle of this, with an expiration date of 04/08. If you want it, I'll send it to you. Send me a pm. No sense letting it going to waste.

Sandy

Yorkiekids · 08-11-2007, 12:35 AM

Try putting a few drops of sweet oil in each ear to see if that helps.

scoobiedooiscoo · 08-11-2007, 04:49 AM

i have 2 other types of dog with down ears they tend to get ear infections more often the drops and ear cleaning meds are cheap also plucking extra ear hair will help prevent this. and when i get done bathing them i take the blow drier and blow it in their ears for a couple of seconds that helps to prevent ear infections.

bettyeanne · 08-11-2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sassytooyou

I was told to put cotton in the ears, so it would help with this. I havent seen anyone say this. Does anyone else do that?
jg

I use those little foam earplugs [like you would use at a firing range for sound reduction]. Toto's little bug ears are so tiny that I take one and cut it down the middle, you roll it between your fingers, stick it down in the ear canal and it expands and protects her ears. My vet heartily approves!

Sounds like your baby has an ear infection. Several years ago, Toto was doing the same thing and Patrick kept saying she smelled odd. I found out that the groomer was clipping the ear hair way down in there instead of plucking it. Our vet was furious! The hair was so thick down in there that it stayed constantly wet and she had a really bad infection. That's why, regardless of how scrappy she looks, I groom her myself and take her to my vet for ear plucking, etc. Good luck with your little Zoey and I pray that she will feel better soon.

YorkieGems · 08-11-2007, 08:57 AM

Get some ear cleaner put it in her ears massage the base of her ears. Get a Q-tip be very careful not to go too deep clear the ear canal. The put a drying agent in it. If your puppy has not had the hair pulled out of the ear canal you do need to do this. It traps water and can cause yeast. You can also use cotton balls in the ears when you are bathing to insure water does not get inside.

Another problem could be ear mites. Your Vet. should have medication for this or you order it from Revivial Animal Health.

shuber · 08-11-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sassytooyou

I was told to put cotton in the ears, so it would help with this. I havent seen anyone say this. Does anyone else do that?
jg

I don't use cotton, but I was told to keep the ear hairs short and never put water on his head, just use a washcloth on his face and head when bathing him.

08-10-2007, 06:39 PM	#17
symplistik Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 133 Blog Entries: 1	I have one quick question... Does anyone know how much the eardrops may be? Zoey is miserable. She won't let me even touch her ears. __________________ Zoey's mommy I'm officially addicted to Yorkies!

08-10-2007, 06:48 PM	#19
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Is this a vet you use often? If it is, then they should be able to work with you. Fingers crossed for you. If they won't work it out, ask if they will hold a post-dated check. Poor baby! And yes, I put cotton balls in Gizzy's ears when I bathe him. Maybe that will help prevent it in the future. Hugs to you both. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

08-10-2007, 07:00 PM	#21
Sawyers mommy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fla Posts: 624	An ear infection can be a really painful thing. I had a jack russell that used to get them every so often. he was the most gentle, loving dog in the world; but he had to have a muzzle put on while they checked his ears. It really will respond to the drops you will get though; this is such a common thing that I don't believe it will be too very expensive to treat. His hearing is very important, and the pain relief is priceless. If after they look at him and treat him, the cost is too steep for you to handle all at once; they will have to let you pay it a little at a time. Go for it, he is your baby __________________ Sawyers Mommy: Proud member of the Spoiled rotten Club

08-11-2007, 12:35 AM	#24
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Try putting a few drops of sweet oil in each ear to see if that helps. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

08-11-2007, 04:49 AM	#25
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	i have 2 other types of dog with down ears they tend to get ear infections more often the drops and ear cleaning meds are cheap also plucking extra ear hair will help prevent this. and when i get done bathing them i take the blow drier and blow it in their ears for a couple of seconds that helps to prevent ear infections. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

08-10-2007, 08:15 PM	#22
MyPeanut Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 57	I hope he's doing okay..... I know hair does it and I freaked out with the first vet I had but since have learned to keep the hair out and my Peanut is good. To watch you baby not leaving their ears alone can be so heart breaking. Please post how you baby is..... it you can't buy the meds if his ears have an affection I will help! I hope he is okay!

08-10-2007, 08:37 PM	#23
LilyOfTheValley Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 124	After the infection in her ears is healed, you should use a drying agent in her ears after every bath. I used Chlorhexiderm Flush by DVM Pharmaceuticals. You can buy it at the vet's if he/she carries it, or you can go to a vet supply website and buy it. After the bath, I'd throw a towel over Hailey while she was still in the sink because she got cold fast, and I'd squirt a little of the Flush in her ear, and then massage the base of her ear for about 10 seconds. Then I'd turn her head sideways for the excess to flow out into the towel, and I'd do the other ear. A vet showed me how to do this many years ago. A dog's ear canal is L-shaped, so you follow the canal down the L to where it turns, and you massage the Flush so it gets into the entire ear. On the bottle it reads: "Topical Antimicrobial Cleansing/drying Solution for use on dogs, cats and horses." This dries any water that remains in the ear, and it feels soothing. You know, my Hailey went to the Bridge on Dec. 23, 2006, and I will not be getting another furbaby for a long time -- due to health, financial and brokenheart issues. I have a brand new bottle of this, with an expiration date of 04/08. If you want it, I'll send it to you. Send me a pm. No sense letting it going to waste. Sandy

08-11-2007, 08:57 AM	#27
YorkieGems Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 18	I don't know what's wrong Get some ear cleaner put it in her ears massage the base of her ears. Get a Q-tip be very careful not to go too deep clear the ear canal. The put a drying agent in it. If your puppy has not had the hair pulled out of the ear canal you do need to do this. It traps water and can cause yeast. You can also use cotton balls in the ears when you are bathing to insure water does not get inside. Another problem could be ear mites. Your Vet. should have medication for this or you order it from Revivial Animal Health.