Dog Ear Infection Medication

Dog ear infection medication can help alleviate pain and cure this disease, which can potentially be caused by a varied number of reasons. These infections can be caused by fleas to tumors inside their ears. So, proper treatment and medication is the order of the day.

These are some treatments for dog ear infections.

Sample Dog Ear Infection Medication

· This is a natural dog ear infection treatment and usually works great. Firstly, the ears have to be washed thoroughly with some hydrogen peroxide. The next step would be to fill the ear canal with nu-stock and a proper massage be given to the ears. It is highly recommended that this is done outside the house as dogs tend to shake their heads wildly after this. For people wondering as to what and where one can get nu-stock, it is freely available at all feed, farm, tractor supply stores.

· This is another home-made solution to use as a substitute for dog ear infection medication. First, clean the infected ears with water and vinegar solution. Secondly, apply garlic olive oil inside the ears. If there is any inflammation one can lessen it using Calendula salve.

· Another home-made remedy is Listerine. It is nothing but mouth wash. All you have to do is to soak a cotton ball in the Listerine and put it down their ears and massage it a bit. They might feel a burning sensation and they might twitch a bit.

· If the dog ear infections are visible from outside and if its symptoms are irritation, redness and inflammation, then apply warm compress on the affected area.

· Another home-made remedy would be to apply drops of cod liver oil or Vitamin E oil. Also, apple cider, vinegar mixed with water can be used.

· If the infection is very mild, garlic soaked in olive oil can be used as a remedy.

· There are also various herbal anti-flee or anti-mites powder that can be sprinkled if the infection is caused by flees or mites.

· If there is inflammation of ears due to infection, then Vitamin C can help to reduce the inflammation. Care should be taken in the amount of Vitamin C administered, as over dose can lead to diarrhea.

· Increasing air circulation inside the ears can reduce the growth of bacteria which is the sole reason for infection. So regular trimming of hairs will help counter infections and reduce the need for dog ear infection medication.

How to reduce the need for dog ear infection medication

· High quality commercial dog food which does not contain any preservative or additives can help reduce wax accumulation inside the ears. This would help in prevention of infections.

· If the dog is taken to a vet, he/she may administer Panalog into the ear. This is done to counter the irritation inside the ear. This would be usually followed up by an antibiotic injection. Sometimes even oral antibiotics may be used.

· If the vet feels the infection is severe, then there may be a need for a surgery. This is done to open up the ear canal. Once it is opened, it is cleaned thoroughly and cleansed of all infections.

· Also if the infection is chronic the vet may take a culture of the fluid from the dog's ears to diagnose the issue.