Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi, We have a dog with the hanging down ears. Her ears seem to be warmer to the touch than they should be and itchy. I don't think its ear mites because they look clean and our other dog (with sticking up ears) doesn't have any problem. I thought maybe Tea Tree oil? Or does she need something more drying like alcohol? I did not know if either of these are good for dogs. Thanks, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 In a message dated 5/8/2006 4:09:12 A.M. Central Daylight Time, shooting7str8 writes: Hi,We have a dog with the hanging down ears. Her ears seem to be warmer to the touch than they should be and itchy.I don't think its ear mites because they look clean and our other dog (with sticking up ears) doesn't have any problem. I thought maybe Tea Tree oil? Or does she need something more drying like alcohol?I did not know if either of these are good for dogs.Thanks,Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I have a shar pei/chow mix, who has cauliflower ears(on the inside) from major swelling from infection, all due to A flea! She is so allergic to fleas that she will get infected before I know it, and it got so bad that the vet has her on antibiotics and prednizone!!!! There was no other choice when the tea tree oil(mixed with a carrier oil) failed, and benadryl stopped giving her relief. After this second round of steroids, I take her back in for a major cleaning. 1 flea has the power to do this to allergic animals...amazing! They were telling me that this will be life long maintenance, or I could have her entire ear canals removed (making her deaf)!!!! At $1500.00 per ear! So keep up on it so your pup wont get this far. And no, I will NOT have her canals removed, I will maintain her for life instead. P.s. The " good " flea stuff they sell at the vet's for like 12 a dose? They now have a spray bottle that ends up being cheaper...they say one spray per pound, but in no way do they need that much...but keep your eye's out for them. Plus I suggest a flea comb...run the comb as close to the skin as you can, and then dip it in a bowl of alcohol (kills fleas), and then wipe the hair off with toweling. I hope this long winded email helps! Karly =0) On 5/7/06, shooting7str8 <shooting7str8 wrote: Hi,We have a dog with the hanging down ears. Her ears seem to be warmer tothe touch than they should be and itchy. I don't think its ear mites because they look clean and our other dog(with sticking up ears) doesn't have any problem.I thought maybe Tea Tree oil? Or does she need something more dryinglike alcohol?I did not know if either of these are good for dogs. Thanks,Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 You can put Mineral oil or Sweet oil in their ears. That is what we put in yours Rabbits ear. It will not hurt them. Most aniamls you can do this. herbal remedies , sjbrpt wrote: > > > In a message dated 5/8/2006 4:09:12 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > shooting7str8 writes: > > Hi, > We have a dog with the hanging down ears. Her ears seem to be warmer to > the touch than they should be and itchy. > I don't think its ear mites because they look clean and our other dog > (with sticking up ears) doesn't have any problem. > I thought maybe Tea Tree oil? Or does she need something more drying > like alcohol? > I did not know if either of these are good for dogs. > Thanks, > Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hi, I have a spaniel too. I agree it is important to clean them out, and not just throw another substance in there and hope it will work. it seems like those doggies who begin to have these problems, keep them. My dog does better without any eggs in her diet, but that was not enough improvement to keep her ears clean. So, I recommend hydrogen peroxide. It's cheap, it bubbles the yucky stuff out, and can be used as often as necessary. Afterwards, you can put a drop of rubbing alcohol down there to dry things out and not leave a good place for yeast to grow. I have not done this personally as Sasha's ears usually have raw spots and I don't want to sting her. I've also heard that green tea infusion can be good, tea tree oil as you mentioned, apple cider vinegar, and probably there are a number of herbs that can be dusted dry into clean ears to keep them cleaner, longer. Also I recommend getting greens into your dogs diet. Best are finely chopped fresh kale and parsely. Sasha loves it. Cerise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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