Recurring Ear infections
Dancer has had yeast infections in her ears on and off for the last several months. She's had 3 different prescriptions now, they seem to work and then it comes back. She was on a low allergen food for a few months which made no difference so we can be relatively certain it isn't a food allergy. She has no evidence of skin irritation or other illness, and the yeast infections in her ear don't cause fevers or elevated white blood cell count, so that along with the ear swab the vet takes each time ot look under the microscope lets us know it is not bacterial as well. I've recently put her on probiotics to help restore the good bacteria in her system and hopefully get the yeast under control, and while it helps a little, it's still is not entirely gone. I've tried different ear cleaning formulas, all work more or less, but I would like to make sure it's gone once and for all if possible. |
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| Harley had constant problems with yeast infections in his ears.
The one thing that did work was a medicated ear wash called Malaseb. We had to buy it directly from a vet's office. We washed his ears once a week with it and no more problems. |
| Tasker has ear infections CONSTANTLY. We have gone to the complete cleaning every four days and it seems to have really helped. |
| We just started having ear problems with Zeke about 2
months ago, and every time I think we have it under control it comes back. He can go for a couple weeks inbetween but I think we aren't really fixing it at all. I think it's actually the same problem never completely resolved. Part of the problem is that Zeke isn't real keen on having his ears plucked. He does let me do it, if I do a little at a time and he isn't too fussy about it, but I don't want to start a problem, so I do it every couple days just a bit at a time. Unfortunately his bad ear is totally plucked and it hasn't helped at all. I used the solution Willosprite (I think) posted a while back and it helped. But the ear washes only keep it to a lower level. Elissa - the malaseb - is that prescription? Shellie |
| Shellie it is not a prescription.
I was able to find it online http://entirelypets.stores.yahoo.net/malasebflush.html Most Vet offices have it and sell it. The prices vary from Vet office to Vet office. We used to purchase it from a Vet that we didn't use. His prices were a lot less than my Vet sold it for. It has Miconazle in it which is used to treat yeast infections. You can use it to get help get rid of an infection and to keep them at bay. |
| Bingley has yeast infections a lot, too. We've started flushing his ears once a week with Malaseb as well. It seems to be working. According to our vet it is medicated, which I'm not a huge fan of as it is constant, but it seems to be working. Before this we tried Oti-Soothe which works for his white ear but not the black. |
| Thanks Elissa - I am going to get some.
Maybe this will do the trick. I really don't mind cleaning or flushing their ears, but to have this constant odor is horrible. I find myself out at the store or somewhere wondering if I smell like dog ears!  
Shellie |
| I had 2.5 years of constant ear infections with Ollie. No matter how diligent I was, the poor boy would be at his left ear in a matter of days. The vet tried all of the standard ear infection treatments.
When the ear treatments didn't work the doctor said the culprit was allergies. We tried different food, changed everything we could in his environment, etc. Nothing worked. I was referred to a veterinarian dermatologist, as my vet still thought an allergy was causing the problem. The dermatologist decided to use a scope to take a through look in the ear. Once the scope was inserted, the cause was easily identified and rectified. Dead hair had fallen down the ear canal and created a large clump against the eardrum. The doctor removed the clump while the scope was still in the ear. Ollie had the hairiest ears I've ever seen on a Sheepie. The doctor said the hair had worked its way down one piece at a time during plucking. The good news, he never had an ear issue after the hair was removed. |
Shellie wrote: Thanks Elissa - I am going to get some.
Maybe this will do the trick. I really don't mind cleaning or flushing their ears, but to have this constant odor is horrible. I find myself out at the store or somewhere wondering if I smell like dog ears! Shellie Eww, I still remember the smell all too well. The Malaseb kills the bad bacteria and the flush brings out any debris in the ears and helps keep the ears dry. |
Sheeps over Aces wrote: I
I was referred to a veterinarian dermatologist, as my vet still thought an allergy was causing the problem. The dermatologist decided to use a scope to take a through look in the ear. Once the scope was inserted, the cause was easily identified and rectified. Dead hair had fallen down the ear canal and created a large clump against the eardrum. The doctor removed the clump while the scope was still in the ear. Ollie had the hairiest ears I've ever seen on a Sheepie. The doctor said the hair had worked its way down one piece at a time during plucking. The good news, he never had an ear issue after the hair was removed. That is VERY interesting!!! Having gone through this with Tasker for 11 years and being told allergies allergies allergies (and spending LOTS AND LOTS of money on allergy shots that I don't think have done a thing). The Vet has NEVER scoped his ears. They did suggest once putting him to sleep to give his ears a "through" cleaning but at his age I was concerned about the anesthesia. I may have to "revisit" the subject with the Vet when we have our next ear infection. |
Sheeps over Aces wrote: I was referred to a veterinarian dermatologist, as my vet still thought an allergy was causing the problem. The dermatologist decided to use a scope to take a through look in the ear. Once the scope was inserted, the cause was easily identified and rectified. Dead hair had fallen down the ear canal and created a large clump against the eardrum. The doctor removed the clump while the scope was still in the ear.
Wow.... that's something I haven't heard of, and wouldn't have thought of, but it makes sense.... I'll definitely have the vet look into that next time I take her in. |
Quote: They did suggest once putting him to sleep to give his ears a "through" cleaning but at his age I was concerned about the anesthesia. I may have to "revisit" the subject with the Vet when we have our next ear infection.
The Vet gave Ollie a very mild "twilight" anesthesia as the scope process didn't take very long. He was up and about very quickly with very little hangover. |
| Tasker woke me up at 3:00 this morning shaking his head (a sign that his ears have started). I may need to address that sooner than later!!! |
| Ollies procedure was done at the Rocky Mountain Regional Vet Center (hope that's the right name, it's been 6 years and 3 job transfers) The cost was around $800, but worth every cent. I didn't have to see him cry with a sore ear again.
Good Luck. For those who live in the Denver/CSprings area, I was very impresses with the facilities and specialists available at the regional center. However, if you are anywhere within driving distance of Colorado State University (MooU) to the natives, It's the best place to take your dog for anything. |
I've been going through this with Bella for a month and a half now  She was back to the vets for the fourth time for a recheck, infection almost gone . but not entirely cleared up. This is the second antibiotic, I will finish it, and then try the Malaseb. Thanks for the info |
| YES!
Hendrix just seems to have a permenant ear infection. I've been using a prescribed ear medication from my vet, I'll write down the name of it. It's a small bottle and the liquid is thick and milky like. I also clean his ears once a week with a regular dog ear cleaner. I did see online that constant ear infections are one of the many signs of food allergies. |
| Our Vet told us after changing Harley's food over and over and over that he most likely had environmental allergies. Like Pollen and dust...etc
He also chewed on his tail, butt, and feet. Hendrix's Mom, the Malaseb is clear and creates foaming bubbles. It's always worth a try. I had basically thought that I would always be battling ear infections with him. Then we were given the Malaseb after one of his infections and he was fine with the ears after that. But his allergies still caused to chew his skin.  |
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