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Bizzymammabee · 12-22-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I understand completely.

Thank you for the recommendation.

Gonna give miss stinker a bath and do her ears too...

Judy in Waco · 12-22-2007, 09:40 AM

Gizmo is supposed to have a bath today too, but I'm worried about how to do it with his ear infection.

He's on GentaVed Otic Solution (Gentamicin sulfate with betamethasone valerate)

Should I just put cotton balls in his ears and be extra careful? Or should I wait to bathe him?

wemple2 · 12-22-2007, 10:07 AM

Judy, sorry to hear your Gizmo baby is having ear problems...Winston and I wish him well. I really don't know much about this, as Winston sees his groomer very 2 weeks...and she does it all for me, including removing the hair from the inside of his ears and cleaning them. Personally I'd wait on the bath if he has an infection...maybe just a few days. Hugs to you both...

Bizzymammabee · 12-22-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Gizmo is supposed to have a bath today too, but I'm worried about how to do it with his ear infection.

He's on GentaVed Otic Solution (Gentamicin sulfate with betamethasone valerate)

Should I just put cotton balls in his ears and be extra careful? Or should I wait to bathe him?

If he is due for his bath you can give it to him just when it's time to wash his head fold down his ears. I always fold them down to be sure no water gets in there.

Judy in Waco · 12-22-2007, 01:19 PM

Thank you everyone!

sadiesamie · 01-12-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Thank you everyone!

every time i pluck my girls hairs out of her ears, she immediately gets an infection. Apparently some form of serum is released. ??? i just recently purchased some type of ear drops i am going to try. I have to check my babies ears constantly. already 3 times this week. she has a lot of hair in there now becasue i don't want to pluck in anymore. When her ears bother her- she pants a lot and she already has ct so any addtional panting makes her very bad. WE have a little one with severe ct. I decided to let the hair grow and instead i use ear cleaner once a week and i check them every day or so. a super tiny piece of wax could have her scratching and digging in her ear for days. we already had her tested and no signs of infection- vet just said to get the hair out. i haven't plucked any hair and for the last 3 mos she has been fine. when i pluck the hair out we have problems. since i have been cleaning once a week with the ear cleaner it helps a lot.

Judy in Waco · 01-12-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sadiesamie

every time i pluck my girls hairs out of her ears, she immediately gets an infection. Apparently some form of serum is released. ??? i just recently purchased some type of ear drops i am going to try. I have to check my babies ears constantly. already 3 times this week. she has a lot of hair in there now becasue i don't want to pluck in anymore. When her ears bother her- she pants a lot and she already has ct so any addtional panting makes her very bad. WE have a little one with severe ct. I decided to let the hair grow and instead i use ear cleaner once a week and i check them every day or so. a super tiny piece of wax could have her scratching and digging in her ear for days. we already had her tested and no signs of infection- vet just said to get the hair out. i haven't plucked any hair and for the last 3 mos she has been fine. when i pluck the hair out we have problems. since i have been cleaning once a week with the ear cleaner it helps a lot.

Thanks for letting me know. I'm glad she's doing better now.

labrown · 01-12-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Some general ear care pointers...

I use an ear wash to clean the ears of mine every week. Also, a drop or two of rubbing alcohol to remove any water.
Yes, pull the hair out of the ears....sounds horrible, but mine don't even flinch.
Ear infections can be the result of excess scratching. Make sure that the dog is not scratching as a result of a food alergy. (Biting paws may be another sign.)

How do you go about getting the hair out of their ears?

MrsPeanut · 01-12-2008, 03:39 PM

I never thought to use cotton balls during bathing, thanks for the great tips...

sadiesamie · 01-12-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by labrown

How do you go about getting the hair out of their ears?

I use hemo's

labrown · 01-14-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sadiesamie

I use hemo's

I have no idea what that is.

domesticated08 · 01-14-2008, 01:55 PM

I think she means hemostat to take the hair out of the ears...

Judy in Waco · 01-14-2008, 03:36 PM

I was also told to find an ear powder...sprinkle a little in his ear...then put a Q-tip into the inside ear hair and twist...then pull.

I haven't had the courage to try it yet though.

And yes, hemos are probably hemostats. They are used to clamp off blood vessels and such during surgery. They look like a combination of scissors and clamps.

labrown · 01-14-2008, 04:30 PM

So how is Gizzy doing?

Judy in Waco · 01-14-2008, 04:39 PM

He's great.

Thanks for asking.

How are Tina and Tbone doing? We sure miss having a house full of yorkies.

12-22-2007, 09:40 AM	#17
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Gizmo is supposed to have a bath today too, but I'm worried about how to do it with his ear infection. He's on GentaVed Otic Solution (Gentamicin sulfate with betamethasone valerate) Should I just put cotton balls in his ears and be extra careful? Or should I wait to bathe him? __________________ 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)

12-22-2007, 10:07 AM	#18
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Judy, sorry to hear your Gizmo baby is having ear problems...Winston and I wish him well. I really don't know much about this, as Winston sees his groomer very 2 weeks...and she does it all for me, including removing the hair from the inside of his ears and cleaning them. Personally I'd wait on the bath if he has an infection...maybe just a few days. Hugs to you both... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

12-22-2007, 01:19 PM	#20
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thank you everyone! __________________ 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)

01-12-2008, 03:39 PM	#24
MrsPeanut Stop PuppyMills Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Murrieta Posts: 1,061	Cotton Balls I never thought to use cotton balls during bathing, thanks for the great tips... __________________ Frankie Proud Momma of Peanut : Tigger : Chewy President/Creator of California Yorkies and member to The Little Gentlemens Club

01-14-2008, 03:36 PM	#28
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I was also told to find an ear powder...sprinkle a little in his ear...then put a Q-tip into the inside ear hair and twist...then pull. I haven't had the courage to try it yet though. And yes, hemos are probably hemostats. They are used to clamp off blood vessels and such during surgery. They look like a combination of scissors and clamps. __________________ 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)

01-14-2008, 01:55 PM	#27
domesticated08 Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,132	I think she means hemostat to take the hair out of the ears...

01-14-2008, 04:30 PM	#29
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	So how is Gizzy doing? __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

01-14-2008, 04:39 PM	#30
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	He's great. Thanks for asking. How are Tina and Tbone doing? We sure miss having a house full of yorkies. __________________ 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)