Constant ear infections

[PeteyButterbean]

Hello All,

Petey has been getting constant ear infections. Seriously, there is some crazy yeast build up. It's only in a single year, not both. I take him to the vet and they give him ear drops that last about a month but like clockwork the ear infection comes back. I try to check his years daily, but by the time I notice the yeast build up I can't get ahead of the infection to stop it. Does anyone have advice on how to control his ear infections?

I don't think it is food allergy related. It took some trial and error but I think I found a food that agrees with him. His paws are no longer red and his hair is no longer thinning. I try my best to keep his ears dry too. Ugh, I just don't want to drag him to the vet every couple months. Anyone had problems with this?

 

[2BullyMama]

it could be environmental allergies.... do you give Benadryl or other type of allergy medicine? Benadryl, regular for adults pill... 1 mg per pound up to 3x a day and Claritin/Zrytec is one pill a day.

I have the issue with Lambeau... he is allergic to all things green, (grass, trees, weeds)... I have to clean his ears daily to keep them clear and we also get a Cytopoint shots once a month during summer months.

Also, has your vet though about Calaro? It is a medicine that 'packs' the ear and last a few weeks.

 

[PeteyButterbean]

it could be environmental allergies.... do you give Benadryl or other type of allergy medicine? Benadryl, regular for adults pill... 1 mg per pound up to 3x a day and Claritin/Zrytec is one pill a day.

I have the issue with Lambeau... he is allergic to all things green, (grass, trees, weeds)... I have to clean his ears daily to keep them clear and we also get a Cytopoint shots once a month during summer months.

Also, has your vet though about Calaro? It is a medicine that 'packs' the ear and last a few weeks.

Yes it's Claro that they give him. We have a vet appointment today. I'm going to ask about the environmental allergies and and Cytopoint shots. Thank you!

 

[oscarmayer]

Be sure to ask your Vet about a home remedy ear cleaner made with 50/50 vinegar and water...that you can use every 3-4 days. Yeast can be tough to get rid of. It takes time and diligence.