stormie Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just for the record, I've seen plenty of dogs ears that look ok at first glance, but it's not until you get down there with an otoscope that you see all the manky pus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Good that your getting a second opinion, Zoe recently had a nasty ear infection, lots of head shaking, two week course of drops and antibiotics cleared it up. In regards to what could have caused it? It was probably environmental, we had loads of work done on the backyard, lots of mud, dust and then a long period of rain meaning all those nasties had a warm cozy place to thrive in her floppy ears. Flushing with opti clean? Was recommended as a pre caution if signs of redness or dirt appeared in future. Greg Using opti clean to regularly can also cause yeast infections by putting the natural environment of the ear out of balance. It is fine if it recommended by a vet but there are more gentle alternatives for preventative treatment. Also when you go to a specialist they should really be offering the best that they can- its not a money grab it is them being as careful as possible. If she has access to an MRI to check your dogs ears, didn't offer that as an option and you later found out that the ear drum HAD burst and it could have been prevented by an MRI she would be in a fair amount of trouble. Vets SHOULD recommend the best and safest possible care to all their patients, and it is up to their owners to decide what they do from there.... Vets really don't make much out of an MRI so your comment about the money grab was completely uncalled for. Edited June 29, 2011 by ~Woofen~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfoundlandandus Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 We Have Had So MUch Trouble with this same thing I even went to a different vet to get a second oponion Dry dog food is a problem if dogs are allergy problems This new vet gave us some and it was great and it has worked well I told my daughter who is also got ear infection dog and her ver gave her some drops but with the same ingredient but different name my drops worked better PANALOG EAR Drops If you want to get some from vet We had the problem for so long Its so good to not have to worry now Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Have a look at this, it may be helpful as a preventative once the initial problem is cleared up. I use it regularly on my dogs and it was highly recommended on a large cocker spaniel forum I used to frequent :D http://www.thornitearpowder.com/ Hope Lola is feeling better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flick_Mac Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 The MRI might have been to check that there was no middle ear changes (if the ear drum had ruptured), or that the bony parts of the ear weren't infected or affected. Perhaps not neccessary if she's only had a few ear infections, but like someone said (can't remember who) it's the best practice to offer the gold standard and let owners decide from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Totally agree about the "Gold Standard". However, all the treatment/ diagnostic options need to be presented and the pros and cons of each scenario discussed so that the owner can make an informed decision. I ask questions about my dogs health conditions and possible diagnostic/treatment options. Edited June 29, 2011 by frufru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregW Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Good that your getting a second opinion, Zoe recently had a nasty ear infection, lots of head shaking, two week course of drops and antibiotics cleared it up. In regards to what could have caused it? It was probably environmental, we had loads of work done on the backyard, lots of mud, dust and then a long period of rain meaning all those nasties had a warm cozy place to thrive in her floppy ears. Flushing with opti clean? Was recommended as a pre caution if signs of redness or dirt appeared in future. Greg Using opti clean to regularly can also cause yeast infections by putting the natural environment of the ear out of balance. It is fine if it recommended by a vet but there are more gentle . Agree, recommendation was to only check regularly, opti clean was to be only used if there were signs of build up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeK Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Our dog had her ears flushed about 3 weeks ago and that cost 433 dollar. Most expensive part was to send it of to the lab to see what bacteria was growing in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Most probably the mri was suggested as u are not supposed to put anything down the ear unless u can see the eardrum, it can cause a lot of damage otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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