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WiggleWagglePup · 06-01-2011, 04:37 AM

My Little Wiley is doing very well and no coughing going on in the morning like he was. Still gaining wt. and up to 2# 6oz. His new fuzz is still growing on his belly & chest and I notice new fuzz growing throughout the rest of his coat where it was thinning and going bald before. Maybe the new food and the coconut oil is helping lots!!! The yeast/ear mite problem that he had went away too, but now my Shih Tzu's have it. They have never had ear problems so this is a bit upsetting to me. I am sure Wiley will get it again if they have it. Never Ending battle with things... ggggrrrr I used vinegar & water for my other dogs ears, but they acted like they were going nuts when I cleaned their ears with cotton ball and mix. I know the meds given for Wiley's ears really didn't help much... so I used coconut oil and it went away. tried that on my Shih Tzu's and it didn't seem to do anything. My hands are in the air.... I don't know what to do.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and all furbabies are doing well
Tammy

gidget529 · 06-01-2011, 04:45 AM

Oh my. You are really having one thing after the other! (I think it's time of a nice glass of wine!

) I've never had ear issues (knock on wood), so don't know what to tell you there. Glad to hear little Wiley's cough is doing well and his hair is coming back in!

WiggleWagglePup · 06-01-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

Oh my. You are really having one thing after the other! (I think it's time of a nice glass of wine!

) I've never had ear issues (knock on wood), so don't know what to tell you there. Glad to hear little Wiley's cough is doing well and his hair is coming back in!

Thanks for your reply... you made me smile

gracielove · 06-01-2011, 05:17 AM

I hate to say it but maybe your Shih Tzu has a different problem. If it is ear mites they should both be treated at the same time or they will pass it back and forth. If your Shih Tzu is healthy I don't think it would have yeast because that is something that usually attacks a sick animal. I know you have spent a fortune on your new baby but maybe you should have the Shih Tzu's ears checked just to know for sure what you are dealing with. If you have already treated the dog with mite medicine you may have to wait at least three days for them to be able to see anything. Most ear mite medications say to treat every three days for quite a while until they are gone. I did use something the vet gave me last year that was a one time treatment and worked well but every vet carries different brands of medicine. Glad to hear Wiley is doing so well. Can't wait to see him with a full body of fur!

WiggleWagglePup · 06-01-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gracielove

I hate to say it but maybe your Shih Tzu has a different problem. If it is ear mites they should both be treated at the same time or they will pass it back and forth. If your Shih Tzu is healthy I don't think it would have yeast because that is something that usually attacks a sick animal. I know you have spent a fortune on your new baby but maybe you should have the Shih Tzu's ears checked just to know for sure what you are dealing with. If you have already treated the dog with mite medicine you may have to wait at least three days for them to be able to see anything. Most ear mite medications say to treat every three days for quite a while until they are gone. I did use something the vet gave me last year that was a one time treatment and worked well but every vet carries different brands of medicine. Glad to hear Wiley is doing so well. Can't wait to see him with a full body of fur!

My Shih Tzu's were healthy before I got Wiley. Wiley came to me with tons of nasty brownish gunk in his ears. When they tested it... they said it was yeast, but I find that weird because the drops they gave me didn't help him hardly at all. When I started doing the cononut oil, all the crap in his ears went away and them my Shih Tzu's stared showing the same signs he had with the brownish bunk in ears and scatching tossing head. I guess I will have to bring them all to the vet again and get this taken care of and have a STIFF DRINK with bubble bath

WiggleWagglePup · 06-01-2011, 06:02 AM

Wish I drank... LOL

gidget529 · 06-01-2011, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WiggleWagglePup

Wish I drank... LOL

LOL! I know that feeling - it gets to a point when you gotta laugh or you'll cry!

My lil friend · 06-01-2011, 06:35 AM

WOW! you have been through alot with your baby! I read your thread when it was first posted and am glad that it bumped back up. I was wondering how he was doing. Yeast or mites it is just easier to treat everyone at the same time,so they cannt pass it back and forth. If it has been raining,it could easily be yeast. I have an older dog that has fought yeast in his ears all of his life. It would also show up when allergies were bothering him. Between the allergies and the rain it would put just enough strain on his system to allow yeast to grow. I found that if it showed up in his ears then you could bet one of the poodles had it too. So ear wash of some kind and a medication from the vet for about 7 days.
Your baby has come so far. I know that it must be hard to not be frustrated. If you dont drink (I will have a glass of wine for you),be sure to at least get a bubble bath and take care of mommy too.

gracielove · 06-01-2011, 06:54 AM

If you do take them in make sure they actually culture it and look under a microscope. Don't let them guess. I have no experience with yeast. Did they give you two different things to treat Wiley's ears. I don't think mite medicine would treat yeast so I am assuming they had to have used two different medications?
Yeah, it is enough to make you want to start drinking. One thing I have found with human and animal doctors is: don't assume anything. Don't assume they are always right and ask questions, questions and more questions. You are paying them good money so get your money's worth and don't walk out of there wondering. If you get home and think of something call and ask.

My lil friend · 06-01-2011, 07:38 AM

A yeast culture is a good idea,the vet can swab and look under a microscope for mites as well.The meds are different.
I have taken prinouts to my vet of things that I want to talk about. Ive learned alot and he has figured out that I really do know a few things too. We have learned to respect each others opinion and he doesnt freak out if I dont agree with him.

Buster Brown · 06-01-2011, 08:19 AM

I am happy to hear Wiley is feeling better and getting FUZZY! Sorry to hear your Shih Tzu is now having ears issues! I agree about asking questions. I keep a book on Buster and as questions come up I write them down so I will remember to ask the Vet.

kjc · 06-01-2011, 09:17 AM

So glad to hear little Wiley pup is improving.... and gaining so much weight... and hair ! Yea!

Patti · 06-01-2011, 09:29 AM

I am so glad Wiley is improving. I hope you get all your babies well soon.

WiggleWagglePup · 06-13-2011, 03:41 PM

Hello everyone...
It has been 12 days since I last posted. I have been busy getting a garden in late, family visit from my family from Illinois, and getting my Shih Tzu's ears better. They all had infection in their ears. Makes no sense... but it is what it is. I was given Butler KET Flush which is a topical multicleans alkalinizing flush. I do this in each ear every three days and Butler QUADRITOP Ointment into each ear twice a day for 14 days. Wednesday will be the 14th day and their ears look wonderful with no itching or red. I take them back to see if it has cleared completely. I will be asking for some more of the Ket Flush because it is AWESOME stuff. I think Wiley passed his yeast infection to the others because my two Shih Tzu's have NEVER had ear problems. His ears are getting treated as well to be on the safe side. Wiley weighs 2# 12oz today.... so he is still gaining weight and he has NO COUGHING anymore. He has been super well!!! NO MEDS... well except for the ear med. He finally goes in on Thursday to get his 1st vaccination as he needs to start over as there has been too much time lapse between the last one given back in April and we are not for sure if it was even given. He will get another 1 month after this one and then his Rabies will wait till he is closer to 8 months old. Tammy

Buster Brown · 06-13-2011, 03:51 PM

I am glad to hear Wiley is doing better and better.

06-01-2011, 04:45 AM	#137
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Oh my. You are really having one thing after the other! (I think it's time of a nice glass of wine!) I've never had ear issues (knock on wood), so don't know what to tell you there. Glad to hear little Wiley's cough is doing well and his hair is coming back in! __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

06-01-2011, 08:19 AM	#146
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am happy to hear Wiley is feeling better and getting FUZZY! Sorry to hear your Shih Tzu is now having ears issues! I agree about asking questions. I keep a book on Buster and as questions come up I write them down so I will remember to ask the Vet. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

06-01-2011, 09:17 AM	#147
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	So glad to hear little Wiley pup is improving.... and gaining so much weight... and hair ! Yea! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

06-01-2011, 09:29 AM	#148
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so glad Wiley is improving. I hope you get all your babies well soon. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-13-2011, 03:51 PM	#150
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am glad to hear Wiley is doing better and better. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

06-01-2011, 04:37 AM	#136
WiggleWagglePup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iron, MN Posts: 82 Blog Entries: 1	My Little Wiley is doing very well and no coughing going on in the morning like he was. Still gaining wt. and up to 2# 6oz. His new fuzz is still growing on his belly & chest and I notice new fuzz growing throughout the rest of his coat where it was thinning and going bald before. Maybe the new food and the coconut oil is helping lots!!! The yeast/ear mite problem that he had went away too, but now my Shih Tzu's have it. They have never had ear problems so this is a bit upsetting to me. I am sure Wiley will get it again if they have it. Never Ending battle with things... ggggrrrr I used vinegar & water for my other dogs ears, but they acted like they were going nuts when I cleaned their ears with cotton ball and mix. I know the meds given for Wiley's ears really didn't help much... so I used coconut oil and it went away. tried that on my Shih Tzu's and it didn't seem to do anything. My hands are in the air.... I don't know what to do. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and all furbabies are doing well Tammy

06-01-2011, 05:17 AM	#139
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I hate to say it but maybe your Shih Tzu has a different problem. If it is ear mites they should both be treated at the same time or they will pass it back and forth. If your Shih Tzu is healthy I don't think it would have yeast because that is something that usually attacks a sick animal. I know you have spent a fortune on your new baby but maybe you should have the Shih Tzu's ears checked just to know for sure what you are dealing with. If you have already treated the dog with mite medicine you may have to wait at least three days for them to be able to see anything. Most ear mite medications say to treat every three days for quite a while until they are gone. I did use something the vet gave me last year that was a one time treatment and worked well but every vet carries different brands of medicine. Glad to hear Wiley is doing so well. Can't wait to see him with a full body of fur!

06-01-2011, 06:02 AM	#141
WiggleWagglePup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iron, MN Posts: 82 Blog Entries: 1	Wish I drank... LOL

06-01-2011, 06:35 AM	#143
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	WOW! you have been through alot with your baby! I read your thread when it was first posted and am glad that it bumped back up. I was wondering how he was doing. Yeast or mites it is just easier to treat everyone at the same time,so they cannt pass it back and forth. If it has been raining,it could easily be yeast. I have an older dog that has fought yeast in his ears all of his life. It would also show up when allergies were bothering him. Between the allergies and the rain it would put just enough strain on his system to allow yeast to grow. I found that if it showed up in his ears then you could bet one of the poodles had it too. So ear wash of some kind and a medication from the vet for about 7 days. Your baby has come so far. I know that it must be hard to not be frustrated. If you dont drink (I will have a glass of wine for you),be sure to at least get a bubble bath and take care of mommy too.

06-01-2011, 06:54 AM	#144
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	If you do take them in make sure they actually culture it and look under a microscope. Don't let them guess. I have no experience with yeast. Did they give you two different things to treat Wiley's ears. I don't think mite medicine would treat yeast so I am assuming they had to have used two different medications? Yeah, it is enough to make you want to start drinking. One thing I have found with human and animal doctors is: don't assume anything. Don't assume they are always right and ask questions, questions and more questions. You are paying them good money so get your money's worth and don't walk out of there wondering. If you get home and think of something call and ask.

06-01-2011, 07:38 AM	#145
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	A yeast culture is a good idea,the vet can swab and look under a microscope for mites as well.The meds are different. I have taken prinouts to my vet of things that I want to talk about. Ive learned alot and he has figured out that I really do know a few things too. We have learned to respect each others opinion and he doesnt freak out if I dont agree with him.

06-13-2011, 03:41 PM	#149
WiggleWagglePup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iron, MN Posts: 82 Blog Entries: 1	*Hello everyone...* It has been 12 days since I last posted. I have been busy getting a garden in late, family visit from my family from Illinois, and getting my Shih Tzu's ears better. They all had infection in their ears. Makes no sense... but it is what it is. I was given Butler KET Flush which is a topical multicleans alkalinizing flush. I do this in each ear every three days and Butler QUADRITOP Ointment into each ear twice a day for 14 days. Wednesday will be the 14th day and their ears look wonderful with no itching or red. I take them back to see if it has cleared completely. I will be asking for some more of the Ket Flush because it is AWESOME stuff. I think Wiley passed his yeast infection to the others because my two Shih Tzu's have NEVER had ear problems. His ears are getting treated as well to be on the safe side. Wiley weighs 2# 12oz today.... so he is still gaining weight and he has NO COUGHING anymore. He has been super well!!! NO MEDS... well except for the ear med. He finally goes in on Thursday to get his 1st vaccination as he needs to start over as there has been too much time lapse between the last one given back in April and we are not for sure if it was even given. He will get another 1 month after this one and then his Rabies will wait till he is closer to 8 months old. Tammy