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msyorktown · 10-26-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

Jacqui do not beat yourself up and you are not a bad mommy!! When we first adopted Bogie and took him in for his wellness checkup he had double ear infections (yeast) fast forward to the next year and I took Jada and Bogie both in for their checkups and they both had ear infections....no scratching or digging or smell either. Since that time I have religiously used a good ear cleaner with a drying agent after baths and changed their food to grain free and last two years..pristine ears.
It is so strange to me how something we know is painful causes no outward signs of pain from these little guys. I know I felt guilty when both of mine had the infections, but it wasn't from being a bad mommy...I just didn't know there was a problem.

Thanks Michelle....thing is there WAS a definite odour...was second guessing myself bc fiance didn't smell it, and she was scratching and rubbing her head on the floor.
You know...I have an ear cleaner that I bought when I got Jersey...never thought to use it, and I feed grain free as well....was giving them yogurt to help with calcium intake when she was a pup to (help) her ears stand....they never did.
Both of her ears are badly infected...I too am amazed at these little ones pain tolerance...
So back to yogurt with dinner and will start using the ear cleaner...its sitting here all nice and pretty in the un-opened box

msyorktown · 10-26-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

We battled with Coco's ear infection for almost her entire life. After one appointment when she was 9 I decided I was going to google chronic ear infections in dogs. That's where I read about the yeast build up in the stomach causing ear infections and yeast in the ears. We started giving her and Georgie non fat plain yogurt mixed in their dry food and there was a noticeable change after a couple weeks. We did non fat because we figured we didn't want to add any additional fat to her diet.

This I didn't know...thanks, again Morgan.
Guess that's another thing to add to the grocery list for tomorrow...I can't stand going to the grocery store on a Saturday...

GeorgiesMomma · 10-26-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

This I didn't know...thanks, again Morgan.
Guess that's another thing to add to the grocery list for tomorrow...I can't stand going to the grocery store on a Saturday...

I do too! We actually started doing the Greek yogurt recently. We give Georgie about a teaspoon with his dry food.

Wallee · 10-26-2012, 04:20 PM

Sorry to hear about your little one Jacqui. I lived that ear infection thing with my poor spaniel for years. (of course another floppy eared dog). Who did you take her to? What is the ear cleaner you have? I sure hope Wallee doesn't end up with them. I'll try my best to keep on to of them but as you said, sometimes these things just don't reveal themselves to us.

msyorktown · 10-26-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallee

Sorry to hear about your little one Jacqui. I lived that ear infection thing with my poor spaniel for years. (of course another floppy eared dog). Who did you take her to? What is the ear cleaner you have? I sure hope Wallee doesn't end up with them. I'll try my best to keep on to of them but as you said, sometimes these things just don't reveal themselves to us.

I took them to Dr. Makowal...the ear cleaner is by Bio-Groom.
Bc her ears never stood there is really no air circulation...I had no idea, no real outward signs, other than the smell...I didn't put two and two together...

Trying not to beat myself up...

msyorktown · 10-26-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

I do too! We actually started doing the Greek yogurt recently. We give Georgie about a teaspoon with his dry food.

Thats about how much I was giving these guys as well...don't know why I stopped...

GeorgiesMomma · 10-26-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

Thats about how much I was giving these guys as well...don't know why I stopped...

Please don't beat yourself up she will be good as new in no time. I didn't realize that with the floppy ears they are more prevalent to infections but it makes sense.

msyorktown · 10-26-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

Please don't beat yourself up she will be good as new in no time. I didn't realize that with the floppy ears they are more prevalent to infections but it makes sense.

Thanks Morgan...I hope so...she isn't really herself...combination of stupid fleas and double ear infection....grrrr!

GeorgiesMomma · 10-26-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

Thanks Morgan...I hope so...she isn't really herself...combination of stupid fleas and double ear infection....grrrr!

We battled fleas with Georgie too one year! It was almost like he gave us this look of shame that he had fleas. We started paying a company monthly to spray our yard and the dogs would stay at Grandmas for a couple of days. It was so strange because there were never any fleas on Coco or in our house just on our poor Georgie boy

msyorktown · 10-26-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

We battled fleas with Georgie too one year! It was almost like he gave us this look of shame that he had fleas. We started paying a company monthly to spray our yard and the dogs would stay at Grandmas for a couple of days. It was so strange because there were never any fleas on Coco or in our house just on our poor Georgie boy

When I first bought Jersey to the vet, I asked him if she had fleas...she was treated with Revolution before she came home. He didn't see any...low and behold, by the time she was due for her next visit I saw them crawling through her hair...never saw any on Raelle and Orion.
I also have three cats...all the cats were completly infested with the creepy things!!!
Of course all animals had to be treated....so flea meds for all animals, exams for all animals, drops for Raelle's ears, anti-biotic for Darth Vadors (cat) infected tooth, worm meds..as fleas can carry worms as well....drum roll please....$800.00 later!!

Sorry forgot Rabies shot for Raelle and last shot for Jersey....bought some Diatomaceous Earth as well...hopefully I can get rid of the &*%$ing things!!!

GeorgiesMomma · 10-26-2012, 05:55 PM

I know the feeling! We were at the vet every 2 week with Georgie because of fleas! I even called the makers of Advantage and had a long convo with them. The neighbor had outside cats so I am sure that where he was getting them from. They are so gross!

msyorktown · 10-26-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

I know the feeling! We were at the vet every 2 week with Georgie because of fleas! I even called the makers of Advantage and had a long convo with them. The neighbor had outside cats so I am sure that where he was getting them from. They are so gross!

My neighbour has one cat that is indoor...all of mine are indoor...seriously no idea where they came from...they are GROSS....I'm scratching just thinking about them...eeeeewwww!

DBlain · 10-26-2012, 08:21 PM

One of my past males, Duffy was prone to yeast infections in the ear, I never knew or tried the diet. But as long as I kept up with keeping his ear dry it was kept at bay, the problem seemed to re occur each time we went to the groomer, so I started bathing him at home and would lightly blow dry the inside of his ears and always made sure all the inner hair was plucked out. Also my female Murphy was prone to licking Duffy's ears at the least little sign of a breakout, which he enjoyed, so I had to keep an eye on that and eventually they had to be kept in two cages when I went out, no more sharing a cage. Duffy's ears were upright, I would assume that with ears that were down this could be more of a problem, in addition to any diet changes or additives I would be diligent in keeping his ears dry. The odor is a dead give away, my dog came with the problem and I before I knew I could not understand why even after baths he had this funk about him but the good news is now you know the signs and the smells so you will be able to stay on top of it. good luck

concretegurl · 10-26-2012, 11:09 PM

Ear infections;

Bacterial, garlic oil.

Yeast, raw cold pressed coconut oil.
I give yogurt and have used monistat in her ears before but the coconut oil really worked much faster.

Scoobers get constant ear infections and Princess gets yeast in her ears every 3 months.

I will note after switching to raw feeding both have yet to get another infection seems the cycle is broken...for now.

Wallee · 10-27-2012, 01:57 AM

Wow. Thats a weeks pay. I pray we never have the flea problem. My husband will have a fit. ;-) With 4 cats and Wallee that would be a nightmare. So far we have been lucky as our cats are not allowed outdoors and aside from puppy classes and one day of daycare Wallee hasn't really been around other dogs.

10-26-2012, 05:55 PM	#26
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	I know the feeling! We were at the vet every 2 week with Georgie because of fleas! I even called the makers of Advantage and had a long convo with them. The neighbor had outside cats so I am sure that where he was getting them from. They are so gross! __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

10-26-2012, 08:21 PM	#28
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	One of my past males, Duffy was prone to yeast infections in the ear, I never knew or tried the diet. But as long as I kept up with keeping his ear dry it was kept at bay, the problem seemed to re occur each time we went to the groomer, so I started bathing him at home and would lightly blow dry the inside of his ears and always made sure all the inner hair was plucked out. Also my female Murphy was prone to licking Duffy's ears at the least little sign of a breakout, which he enjoyed, so I had to keep an eye on that and eventually they had to be kept in two cages when I went out, no more sharing a cage. Duffy's ears were upright, I would assume that with ears that were down this could be more of a problem, in addition to any diet changes or additives I would be diligent in keeping his ears dry. The odor is a dead give away, my dog came with the problem and I before I knew I could not understand why even after baths he had this funk about him but the good news is now you know the signs and the smells so you will be able to stay on top of it. good luck __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

10-26-2012, 11:09 PM	#29
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Ear infections; Bacterial, garlic oil. Yeast, raw cold pressed coconut oil. I give yogurt and have used monistat in her ears before but the coconut oil really worked much faster. Scoobers get constant ear infections and Princess gets yeast in her ears every 3 months. I will note after switching to raw feeding both have yet to get another infection seems the cycle is broken...for now. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now! Last edited by concretegurl; 10-26-2012 at 11:12 PM.

10-26-2012, 04:20 PM	#19
Wallee Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: whitby, On, Canada Posts: 1,129	Sorry to hear about your little one Jacqui. I lived that ear infection thing with my poor spaniel for years. (of course another floppy eared dog). Who did you take her to? What is the ear cleaner you have? I sure hope Wallee doesn't end up with them. I'll try my best to keep on to of them but as you said, sometimes these things just don't reveal themselves to us.

10-27-2012, 01:57 AM	#30
Wallee Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: whitby, On, Canada Posts: 1,129	Wow. Thats a weeks pay. I pray we never have the flea problem. My husband will have a fit. ;-) With 4 cats and Wallee that would be a nightmare. So far we have been lucky as our cats are not allowed outdoors and aside from puppy classes and one day of daycare Wallee hasn't really been around other dogs.