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Post by elaine on Jun 19, 2015 23:44:11 GMT
So, the new puppy is 1/8th Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and has bigger ears than any dog I've previously had. When I brought her to the vet yesterday for her first visit, I mentioned that she had been scratching her ears a bit. Vet smelled her ears and took a swab, saying it smelled like yeast. Sure enough, the test came back positive for yeast.
We left with ear wash and ear drops to clear up the infection. They have helped a bit so far, even after 36 hours.
Upon reading on the Internets, it sounds like some dogs are just prone to yeast infections. Especially with floppy ears. A number of people swear by dog probiotic supplements and that makes sense to me.
Do you have a dog with yeast problems? What do you use? Do you give probiotics? Have you ever had just a single yeast infection that clears up and doesn't come back?
Thanks in advance for all your advice! Here's a picture of Maggie saying thanks too:
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Post by Woobster on Jun 19, 2015 23:55:08 GMT
My younger Shih Tzu has had a couple of yeast ear infections. We were given an ointment that worked well both times. We also have the ear wash that we use every now and then and that seems to keep her ears clear. It's been at least a couple of years since she has had any issues.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jun 19, 2015 23:59:17 GMT
awwwwwwww!!!! that face!!!!!!!  (no idea about your question, unfortunately, but she is just totes adorbs!! lol!!!) |
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Post by elaine on Jun 20, 2015 0:00:54 GMT
My younger Shih Tzu has had a couple of yeast ear infections. We were given an ointment that worked well both times. We also have the ear wash that we use every now and then and that seems to keep her ears clear. It's been at least a couple of years since she has had any issues. Thanks! A number of Shih Tzu owners posted about yeast ear infections on the net, so it sounds like a not uncommon issue with that breed. So glad to hear that just the wash and ointment works well for you and her! |
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Post by elaine on Jun 20, 2015 0:03:45 GMT
awwwwwwww!!!! that face!!!!!!! (no idea about your question, unfortunately, but she is just totes adorbs!! lol!!!) Thank you! I'm biased, but I think that she may be one of the cutest puppies ever! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2015 1:21:34 GMT
OMG Maggie is a doll!!! We have a cockapoo and this dog has gotten ear infections since we've had him, probably 2-3 a year. We use the ear wash that helps a lot. We notice he doesn't seem to get them in the winter, but mainly spring/fall. Have to say, I can tell when he walks by and get a whiff of him if he's got an infection. My sister has a schnoodle and her dog gets ear infections quite often also. These dogs with the floppy ears that don't get any air are prone to them. We haven't tried probiotics. Should probably look into that. **eta** What other mix is she? I can't believe how damn cute she is. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2015 1:35:49 GMT
It helps to use the ear wash about once a week, and every day fold the ear back for a few minutes so the ear canal gets some fresh air exposure to let it dry out. Or you can use a hair dryer set on cool to blow out the excess moisture especially after a bath or swim.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2015 1:41:48 GMT
My black lab/Irish wolfhound mix would get yeast infections in her ears several times a year. In my search for a solution, I found this site: Cocker Spaniel Ear Cleaner. A once per week cleaning with it has kept her infection free for two years. My new little rescue came with both ears badly infected, so I started her on the same treatments. It's not completely cleared yet, but has been gradually improving. |
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Post by Zee on Jun 20, 2015 1:43:53 GMT
Floppy ear problem. My yellow lab used to get that if she spent a lot of time outside in the humid heat. We used EpiOtic ear wash from the vet.
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Post by sabrinae on Jun 20, 2015 1:48:04 GMT
Our previous boxer got ear infections frequently. As others said its common in floppy eared dogs. Keeping the ears clean with weekly cleaning and ointment when necessary works well. We used the epiotic cleaner as well and kept ointment on hand for when necessary. If she'll let you flip her ears inside out to dry and get some fresh air that can help as well
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Post by elaine on Jun 20, 2015 1:54:41 GMT
OMG Maggie is a doll!!! We have a cockapoo and this dog has gotten ear infections since we've had him, probably 2-3 a year. We use the ear wash that helps a lot. We notice he doesn't seem to get them in the winter, but mainly spring/fall. Have to say, I can tell when he walks by and get a whiff of him if he's got an infection. My sister has a schnoodle and her dog gets ear infections quite often also. These dogs with the floppy ears that don't get any air are prone to them. We haven't tried probiotics. Should probably look into that. **eta** What other mix is she? I can't believe how damn cute she is. I noticed that she smelled more like vinegar/wine that regular puppy breath when I sniffed her head, and now I know why! I think that ear wash will now become a part of our lives. After a pure bred border collie and then two pure Wheaten terriers, Maggie is 3/4 Wheaten, 1/8 Cairn terrier, 1/8 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She is from our Wheaten breeder who also breeds Cairns. One Cairn in heat jumped the fence and met up with neighbor's King Charles. She then bred the pups to wheatens and found that they looked and had the temperaments of wheatens, but were smaller. So, Maggie's mom was 1/2 wheaten, 1\4 cairn, 1/4 cavalier bred to a pure wheaten. She is a hoot! All the curiosity of a wheaten, but smaller. Our wheaten Bella, was a HUGE 52 pounds. Maggie shouldn't get much bigger than 25 pounds. I need a dog that I can lift and carry if necessary and 25-30 pounds is my limit these days. Right now now she is fast asleep upstairs - after two vaccines yesterday, and de-wormer yesterday and today, she is just pooped! |
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Post by elaine on Jun 20, 2015 1:55:39 GMT
Floppy ear problem. My yellow lab used to get that if she spent a lot of time outside in the humid heat. We used EpiOtic ear wash from the vet. Epi Otic wash and Remicin ointment is what we have been using. She hates the ear wash! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2015 1:59:50 GMT
*All the time* all the FREAKING time. One would have one, then the other, then back to the other, then the other... We were always treating ear infections with the white one. The black one gets them, too, but he is more difficult to medicate. Well neither one of them are easy to medicate. She was better but not good. He bites if you try to give him pills. He doesn't intend to hurt you, he just doesn't want to taste it.
They both had long ear fur and I don't know what causes these infections. We have some super powerful drops and try to give those to him now. (She is gone). I will keep trying. We have Benadryl/cortisone pills as well as the drops. We have him on codeine as well. Ask me how well that is going...
How do we treat them? UNSUCCESSFULLY!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2015 2:06:15 GMT
Floppy ear problem. My yellow lab used to get that if she spent a lot of time outside in the humid heat. We used EpiOtic ear wash from the vet. Epi Otic wash and Remicin ointment is what we have been using. She hates the ear wash! It may feel cold to her ears. try warming it just a bit in a cup of hot water or by carrying the bottle in your pocket so your body heat can warm it up to closer to a body temp than to room temp. You don't want to get it too hot so check how hot it is if you use the hot water for warming. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2015 2:29:30 GMT
*All the time* all the FREAKING time. One would have one, then the other, then back to the other, then the other... We were always treating ear infections with the white one. The black one gets them, too, but he is more difficult to medicate. Well neither one of them are easy to medicate. She was better but not good. He bites if you try to give him pills. He doesn't intend to hurt you, he just doesn't want to taste it. They both had long ear fur and I don't know what causes these infections. We have some super powerful drops and try to give those to him now. (She is gone). I will keep trying. We have Benadryl/cortisone pills as well as the drops. We have him on codeine as well. Ask me how well that is going... How do we treat them? UNSUCCESSFULLY! There's a new'ish treatment--they put a medicinal plug of some sort in the ear that gradually dissolves. It's great because there's no pinning the dog down for drops or hiding pills in some sort of treat. My dog also doesn't like the wash. As soon as he sees the bottle his ears drop and tries to get under a table, lol. elaine: they sure have bred a beautiful dog. Please keep us updated as she grows up, lol. |
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Post by scrapaddie on Jun 20, 2015 2:42:45 GMT
My dog gets yeasty ear infections , they are, believe it or not, related to his wheat allergy. As long as he eats grain free, his ears are fine. But if he steals a piece of bread, he will get another ear infection.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 20, 2015 2:46:28 GMT
Our yellow lab gets one almost continuously from spring through fall in spite of our best efforts to keep it in check. It's nasty. The dog LOVES the water and won't stay out of the lake, and his big floppy ears make the ear canals stay warm and damp. It's awful. I almost can't wait for fall to come every year so he won't go in the water all the time and that mess can clear up.  We use the Oticlens and the prescription ear drops and he hates them equally. Our black lab has a coarser coat that dries faster, and he doesn't have nearly as many problems with that. He also has smaller ears. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2015 3:21:11 GMT
My dog gets yeasty ear infections , they are, believe it or not, related to his wheat allergy. As long as he eats grain free, his ears are fine. But if he steals a piece of bread, he will get another ear infection. I will look at my dog's cookies and stuff to see if there is any grain in it. He eats kibble without grain, but there might be in his treats. I will try this next. He doesn't smell like she did. Her ears smelled terrible. Since she has passed the house smells amazing now. It was just her ears that smelled bad, but she used to sleep on any piece of furniture she felt like. (Yeah we suck at discipline...) I wonder if he is allergic to grain...this is very interesting. |
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Post by eebud on Jun 20, 2015 3:38:26 GMT
My female dachshund has issues with yeast and staph infections. To help prevent them, I use Douxo Chlorhexidine PS Shampoo. I also have a spray that I use in case I see signs of her losing hair. I will spray it twice a day and a bath once a week. These are not in the ears. In my female's case, it is usually on her butt and/or tail. I have to get it under control quickly so my male doesn't get it too. On the good side, I have found that this keeps it under control. I first got it from my vet but I found that I can order it online much cheaper.
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We use the Oticlens and the prescription ear drops and he hates them equally.
