I found a great natural remedy that works in preventing ear
infections in dogs. I use it for my dogs
and they have been ok for almost a year now.
THE FOLLOWING ALL NATURAL REMEDY Keep
in mind that it "will not" cure an existing ear infection. Once
you get your dog's ears to a healthy state either by using Zymox like we
recommended or with the help of an antibiotic from your veterinarian, start
using the following remedy weekly to prevent future infections. This works by
raising the Ph level in the dogs ears. Purchase
an eye dropper bottle and the following ingredients 2
Tablespoons of Boric Acid Shake
the bottle before each use to thoroughly mix. Place a small eyedropper full
into each ear. Cup the dog's ear and massage gently. Allow the dog to shake his
head and gently blot dry any excess on the outside of the ear. If
ANY IRRITATION occurs - STOP using the recipe immediately!
PREVENTS EAR INFECTIONS! This recipe is not meant to be used with Zymox. This
should only be used once the ears are completely healed.
from your local pharmacy.
4 ounces of Rubbing Alcohol
1 Tablespoon of Glycerine
Do this weekly.
Ear
infections are very common in kids and are very painful. So if you think your
child has an ear infection or if they seem unwell and have been unusually
miserable, crying etc for a while, you should get a check up with your doctor.
Aside from
regular symptoms of just not feeling well - ear infections can cause a
temperature, intense ear and head pain and sometimes kids touch and pull on
their ears which is usually a good indication of the problem.
Don't
worry - otitis media is just the official fancy way of saying middle ear
infection. These kind of infections are
very common in young children and babies and you should definitely consult with
a doctor who may prescribe anti biotics, even though there is now a lot of
debate as to whether anti biotics actually speed up the passing of ear
infections or whether they pass by themselves.
Getting an
infected earlobe around the site of your earring is actually very common but
does need treating.
The signs of
infection are:
Red, swollen
earlobe
Sore to
touch
Pus coming
out of the hole
If you think you have an infection you need to use alcohol to clean it several times a day and possibly to get an anti-biotic cream. If it doesn't get better after a few days, you should consult with a doctor.
Your friend
actually gave you some good advice. The alcohol twice a day on the ear is a way
of preventing infection in the new holes. Twisting the new earrings around
every day several times will help keep movement and stop the earrings from
sticking. It will also help the holes to be a good size and not close up. It
sounds a bit scary but it shouldn't hurt at all. Good luck.
Yes - first
of all you should always wash your hands before you change your earrings. The
holes are very sensitive to infections. Using alcohol on cotton balls swabs to
sanitize your holes and the earrings before you put them in and after you take
them out is a major reducer of potential infection
Ear wax always gets a really bad press but it's actually there to help the protect the ear. It's produced in the ear canal and then slowly makes its way to the opening. It should come out naturally by itself or with gentle daily washing. When you use ear buds you just push the wax deeper into the ear and ultimately that increases the risk of infection.
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I'm not sure if it is from bugs or his scratching. He is a retriever, and I understand that this breed has a history of ear infections
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