J... Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Quick question about ear infections, I had Darcy at the vets Tuesday AM for a nasty ear infection - she's got a perforated ear drum :p Anyway vet checked it out with the scope, doesn't appear to be anything in it and gave me some cortisone tablets for her and some antibacterial drops. Wouldn't you treat an ear infection with antibiotics??? Thats what I thought the drops were until I checked out what they really were. I have to call the vet back and let them know how she is tomorrow morning, if there's no real improvement then they're going to put her under GA and check it out properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 When our GSD used to get ear infections every other week - we only ever had ear drops. That was always sufficient to quickly clear up the problem. Hope your baby is feeling better soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamuzz Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Same with our springer spaniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 depends on the exact infection often its just drops but for severe issues a short course of tablets may be used plus a good maintance programme there after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Hmmmm, perforated ear drum doesn't sound good, has she had the infection a while maybe? My first goldie had an almost constant ear infection for over 12 months with an ear drum that had been eaten away by the infection (he was a rescue and came to me like that) - we only ever had drops. I used to bath my boys ears with Colloidal Silver (natural antibiotic) which was very effective. Hope Darcy's ears are all clear soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsforall Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 poor baby hope darcy feels better soon i've only ever used drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 the antibacterial drops would do the same job as antibiotics both kill the bacteria...the steroids tablets are to help heal the ear alot quicker When Humphrey gets his infections its usually caused by yeast. We have ear cleaner and antibiotics, then change his diet a bit to avoid grains. Clears it up in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I have a rescue dog with perforated eardrums through years of neglect. You have to be careful about drops in there that's for sure. Some perf eardrums don't close over - my dog's haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 FP, i got antibiotics when mitch had an infection because she had ulcerated ear drums, i also had drops. I think unless the infection if rampant at the time, vets prefer not to give antibiotics. Well that is what my experience with my vets has been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) My boy had the same prob.. i took him to the vet this week.. i have ear clener she gave me, it was a mild one cos she said his ear drum might not be in tack, i have to take him back next week, also he is on antibiotics to kill the germ and steroids to help with the swollen part of his ear, Poor bugga.. My mouth droped to the ground when she said how much.. I didnt think it would of cost how much they charged me.. But owell.. I was iffy to give him steroids cos he is a stud dog i wasnt sure if it would make him sterile but the vet said he will be fine She said the steroids would only make him thursty more and wanna eat more.. She said dont give him any more food then what you are giving him now Edited October 12, 2007 by Daxhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Thanks for the info guys - its very helpful! I rang the vets this morning, they asked if the ear was bothering her much and I said no, but it wasn't bothering her much at all to start with which makes it hard to tell So they said keep up the treatment and ring them back next week. The vet reckons if there was something in it it would be really bothering her but she's her usual bouncy self. I took her to training Tuesday night with the vets approval and she was fine, even a little more nutty than usual! Forgot to ask about getting something to clean it out with, its still a bit mucky I hope from the drops & residual of what was there originally I've given the top of the ear a gentle clean with a tissue and then a few cotton buds (top only not anywhere near the canal itself) just so I can guage how gunky it really is... if its grotty in the morning she's going back to the vet! Dax I didn't even see the bill other than to know its around the $95 - $100 mark total - I get paid monthly on the 15th so I told them I'd pay it then. Funny how with the horse I get a 30 day a/c but with the dog and cats it needs to be paid within 7 days max! Oh and she won't be getting any more food either - I put her on the scales while I was there Tuesday and she's put on a kg!!! :D Guess who's back on a diet this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 My bill was about $220 mark.. Funny u say that mine also has put on weight.. nearly akg too But to me he is not over weigth or under he is spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Well we're at day 5, spoke to the vet Friday who said that if there was something in her ear she'd be really bothered by it, and to call back again Wednesday for another progress call. She seems ok, still flipping her ear occasionally but I imagine thats because of the drops I'm putting in her ear? Her ear looks clean (except for the residual of the drops obviously) but am still a bit worried as it was so hard to pick up last time and was already quite nasty Still looks a bit red but once again hard to tell cos I'm stuffing around with it twice a day. I think I'd rather take her back in and get it properly checked to make sure... Anyone got any advice??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsforall Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 i would like a check up if i was unsure just to make sure it was getting better and there was nothing in there ring the vets and ask to see one for a progress check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsnfrenchies Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I have a Shiba Inu that has had a cronic ear infection for years. I am now trying this Blue Ear Treatment with amazing success. It is relatively cheap and the main thing is it does work. Blue_Ear_Tretment.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 If the eardrums are perforated, I'd ask the vet for advice before using anything other than what's prescribed. Malaseb (antibacterial-antifungal shampoo) diluted 1:50 with water is a good ear cleaner and suitable for mild infections. But with perforated eardrums, I'd ask the vet first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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