How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

i have a maltese dog and it has an ear infection! ]: im so sad!

its the second time my dog got it, and the inside of his ear has like dried blood looking things/little red grainy stuff inside

i cleaned her ear and put ear mite treatment in it, but i dont know if its the best way to help!

when i clean her ear, she tries to bite me and get really mad, so i had to hold her down really firmly to clean her ear

i also pulled out some of the inner ear hair (that had alot of the red stuff on it) , cause my vet told me that i should do it when my dog has an infection

is it an allergy thing? do i need to change his food? i read other answers that it might have to do with his food...that the food might be giving her allergies %26gt; ear infection..

right now shes eating Pedigree food with the "meaty inside nuggets"

please help my poor doggy! im really scared that she'll get really sick ]':

i dont want to go to the vet really cause it costs so much and my vet place is soo far!

help please! ty~

How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

Yes it could have to do with food, it could also be a yeast infection. Schedule an appt, the dog may have to be put under to really clean and determine the source.

Food.... if you can buy it at the grocery store DON'T FEED IT TO YOUR DOG!!!! Wheat is the #1 allergy for dogs, and it will generally show up at the ears. red inflamed ears, itchy skin. Dull coat all signs. (note they do not have to have all 3 signs)

Move your dog to a holistic formula, duck %26amp; potatoe, fish and potato

brands,

Pro Plan

Solid Gold

Timberwolf

Evo

Nature's Variety

The Honest Kitchen

Link listed, go to products.

How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

Sorry to say, but sometimes a dog is just prone to ear infections, much like children. I'd say the best bet is just to keep with the cleanings and be very aware of your dogs environment and behavior (i.e. rolling around in mud, somehow getting water in ears)

How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

You have to call the vet if you care about the welfare of your dog. While vets are expensive it is your responsibility as a pet owner to take proper care of her. It sounds like she is in a lot of pain if she doesn't want you to touch her ear. Please call the vet and ask all of the questions you can think of when you are there. Good luck!

How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

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change foods, try nzymes....www.nzymes.com

www.eaglepack.com has good food, some people like canidae...

How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

Yeah I have a Lhasa apso Hairy dogs tend to get many ear infections due to the fact that they have a lot of hair. The hair getting inside of the ear can cause infection. My Lhasa apso had a very bad ear infection and whenever i tried to clean it out he would cry and it just broke my heart because he would cry and cry and wouldn't stop crying I didn't know at first that he had an ear infection until this one day that he just wouldn't stop scratching his ear or he wouldn't stop crying. We took him to the Vet and He needed surgery. Take her to the vet she might need this surgery as well. After my baby had surgery he is fine and no more scratching or crying. They also gave me this solution by the name of Virbac Epi_Otic ear cleanser for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. You squirt this in her ear and massage and my dog loves it hope everything goes well keep us updated

How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

You need to take her to the vet, if you had a baby with an ear problem wouldn't you take her to the doctor well a dog needs to go to the vet when it has a problem it is your responsibility she is suffering and you are being cruel and selfish i feel sorry for your poor little dog.havent you had an ear ache before well they feel pain just like we do. Do the right thing and please take her to the vet.Not trying to be mean just want to get the point across.

How to prevent/cure a dog ear infection?

I think she needs to go to a vet. My dog gets yeast infections in his ears that the vet says are caused by allergies. Now I have to take him in every 6 or 7 weeks for cortisone shots.