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vivi · 08-23-2006, 06:22 AM

Kissie has been scratching a lot aroud one of his ears. How do I know is mites? I don't see nothing except the bleedy marks she did with her nails scratching and scratching. I bought from Petsmart some product which heals the irritation and also qutips for relief of ear mites bites. Bu

t in the meantime, I take her to the vet, what can I do?
Please help. Thank you.

ladyt · 08-23-2006, 06:32 AM

Your best bet is to take her to the vet and let them check her ears.

RLC12345678 · 08-23-2006, 06:34 AM

It is either mites or an ear infection. All you can do is take her to the vet so they can clear it up. Hope she gets well soon!

Lola LaRue · 08-23-2006, 08:43 AM

Lola just had this problem too. When we first got her, they checked her ears and she had ear mites, but they were all dead. The vet told us that meant that the person who sold her to us had already treated them. We treated her again to make sure she was rid of all of them. She started scratching them again a few weeks ago. She also had little sores in her ears from scratching so hard. Took her to the vet and they said it wasn't mites. They shaved her ears and gave us some ointment to put in her ears. They also gave her a steroid shot to stop the itching. We had her allergy tested because she is always scratching at one time or another. We are still waiting for the results. Good luck with your search on whats wrong with your little one. I hope you find the cause.

vivi · 08-23-2006, 10:15 AM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD ADVICES. IT'S SO HELPFUL TO HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE HERE WHO KNOWS SO MUCH ABOUT OUR BEST FRIEND'S HEALTH.

JCarlson2004 · 08-23-2006, 10:22 AM

It could either be mites or an ear infection. Codie is prone to getting ear infections -- so I always keep a supply of ear drops (from my vet) at home and on hand -- those drops ger rid of the infection right away.

I clean Codie and Tia's ear every day with a q-tip (part of their daily grooming). If you clean your pups ears with a q-tip and a thick, dark (brownish black) discharge comes on the q-tip, your dog probably has an ear infection (could be from getting water in his ear during a bath).

NOTE: When you put the q-tip in your dogs ear, DO NOT push it all the way in. Be very careful not to damage the ear and/or hurt your dog. You should GENTLY skim the surface and only go slightly into the ear canal ... but VERY slightly. Only a vet or trained professional should go deeper into the ear. If it's done wrong, serious injury can occur. So be careful.

BUT, I would still highly recommend taking your dog to a vet FIRST and FOREMOST before trying any of this. The only reason I clean Codie's ears myself is because he gets frequent ear infections and the vet taught me how to properly care for it -- as well as gave me a big supply of ear medicine.

Good luck and I hope baby feels better soon. I bet his little ears must be so itchy.

Codie and Tia send him kisses!

baby03 · 08-23-2006, 10:32 AM

I don't have any advice. I hope you are able to get in to the vets. I hope the best for you both!!

RLC12345678 · 08-23-2006, 01:18 PM

Have you taken her to the vet yet? I was just wondering how she was doing.

vivi · 08-24-2006, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Have you taken her to the vet yet? I was just wondering how she was doing.

Thank you again for your concern. Today my husband gets her to the vet. She usually sleeps peacefully in my bed. Last night, she almost was

awake all night and me with her. She has no discharges. I guess is something inside his ear which is bothering her, because she also shakes her head.
(Sorry for my english I do my best but reading all your threads every day, I'm sure I'll will improve it.)

vivi · 08-24-2006, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

It could either be mites or an ear infection. Codie is prone to getting ear infections -- so I always keep a supply of ear drops (from my vet) at home and on hand -- those drops ger rid of the infection right away.

I clean Codie and Tia's ear every day with a q-tip (part of their daily grooming). If you clean your pups ears with a q-tip and a thick, dark (brownish black) discharge comes on the q-tip, your dog probably has an ear infection (could be from getting water in his ear during a bath).

NOTE: When you put the q-tip in your dogs ear, DO NOT push it all the way in. Be very careful not to damage the ear and/or hurt your dog. You should GENTLY skim the surface and only go slightly into the ear canal ... but VERY slightly. Only a vet or trained professional should go deeper into the ear. If it's done wrong, serious injury can occur. So be careful.

BUT, I would still highly recommend taking your dog to a vet FIRST and FOREMOST before trying any of this. The only reason I clean Codie's ears myself is because he gets frequent ear infections and the vet taught me how to properly care for it -- as well as gave me a big supply of ear medicine.

Good luck and I hope baby feels better soon. I bet his little ears must be so itchy.

Codie and Tia send him kisses!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GOOD ADVICES. VERY HELPFUL. I HOPE HER VET WILL KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS WITH HER.

vivi · 08-24-2006, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Have you taken her to the vet yet? I was just wondering how she was doing.

thank you for your concern. I hope tonight she will feel better/

vivi · 08-24-2006, 07:00 AM

My husband just called me. Kissie had an infection in both ears. The vet cleaned them up and gave us a product to do it weekly and also antibiotics ears drops (2 drops in the morning 2 drops in the night). I hope she will get better soon.

08-23-2006, 06:22 AM	#1
vivi YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 335	Worried. Need your advice, please... Kissie has been scratching a lot aroud one of his ears. How do I know is mites? I don't see nothing except the bleedy marks she did with her nails scratching and scratching. I bought from Petsmart some product which heals the irritation and also qutips for relief of ear mites bites. Bu t in the meantime, I take her to the vet, what can I do? Please help. Thank you.

08-23-2006, 06:32 AM	#2
ladyt YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 837	Your best bet is to take her to the vet and let them check her ears. __________________ Ladyt (Tammy) & Kiki There has to be a God, because he made Yorkies!

08-23-2006, 08:43 AM	#4
Lola LaRue Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 710	Lola just had this problem too. When we first got her, they checked her ears and she had ear mites, but they were all dead. The vet told us that meant that the person who sold her to us had already treated them. We treated her again to make sure she was rid of all of them. She started scratching them again a few weeks ago. She also had little sores in her ears from scratching so hard. Took her to the vet and they said it wasn't mites. They shaved her ears and gave us some ointment to put in her ears. They also gave her a steroid shot to stop the itching. We had her allergy tested because she is always scratching at one time or another. We are still waiting for the results. Good luck with your search on whats wrong with your little one. I hope you find the cause. __________________ Shannon, Lola Larue, Chewbacca Joseph(aka Chewy)

08-23-2006, 10:15 AM	#5
vivi YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 335	Thank You THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD ADVICES. IT'S SO HELPFUL TO HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE HERE WHO KNOWS SO MUCH ABOUT OUR BEST FRIEND'S HEALTH. Last edited by vivi; 08-23-2006 at 10:17 AM.

08-23-2006, 10:22 AM	#6
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	It could either be mites or an ear infection. Codie is prone to getting ear infections -- so I always keep a supply of ear drops (from my vet) at home and on hand -- those drops ger rid of the infection right away. I clean Codie and Tia's ear every day with a q-tip (part of their daily grooming). If you clean your pups ears with a q-tip and a thick, dark (brownish black) discharge comes on the q-tip, your dog probably has an ear infection (could be from getting water in his ear during a bath). NOTE: When you put the q-tip in your dogs ear, DO NOT push it all the way in. Be very careful not to damage the ear and/or hurt your dog. You should GENTLY skim the surface and only go slightly into the ear canal ... but VERY slightly. Only a vet or trained professional should go deeper into the ear. If it's done wrong, serious injury can occur. So be careful. BUT, I would still highly recommend taking your dog to a vet FIRST and FOREMOST before trying any of this. The only reason I clean Codie's ears myself is because he gets frequent ear infections and the vet taught me how to properly care for it -- as well as gave me a big supply of ear medicine. Good luck and I hope baby feels better soon. I bet his little ears must be so itchy. Codie and Tia send him kisses! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You Last edited by JCarlson2004; 08-23-2006 at 10:24 AM.

08-23-2006, 06:34 AM	#3
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	It is either mites or an ear infection. All you can do is take her to the vet so they can clear it up. Hope she gets well soon!

08-23-2006, 10:32 AM	#7
baby03 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us Posts: 2,255	I don't have any advice. I hope you are able to get in to the vets. I hope the best for you both!!

08-23-2006, 01:18 PM	#8
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	Have you taken her to the vet yet? I was just wondering how she was doing.

08-24-2006, 07:00 AM	#12
vivi YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 335	My husband just called me. Kissie had an infection in both ears. The vet cleaned them up and gave us a product to do it weekly and also antibiotics ears drops (2 drops in the morning 2 drops in the night). I hope she will get better soon.