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fris · 06-16-2004, 07:04 AM

our cocker spanel is 12 years old. and as you may know in history a lot of cockers get really bad ear infections when they get older. i dont know how many of you on here have cocker spaniels and have had this problem, or can help me out with this situation. but with the ear infection it just absolutely smells bad. like a foul smell. we have seen the vet lots of times we give her the medication it just keeps coming back. want to know if any cocker owners have experienced this problem what they have done. any other remedies other solutions?

any help is greatful. thanks.

Lauren · 06-16-2004, 07:09 AM

have you tried giving him antibiotic?? and use iodine solutions (topical) swab it inside his inner ears, everyday.

grumpy · 06-16-2004, 07:09 AM

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that will help

Orsm · 06-16-2004, 07:24 AM

Dont quote me on this but I remember something about getting a weakly sprung peg or similar [so as not to inflict pain] and using it to hold the dogs ears behind its head allowing air flow inside the canal. The longer you can keep the ears back the better off the dog will be.

Basically the combination of ears being flopped down all the time, a bit of dirt and the fact that cockers LOVE water; everything inside the ear canal gets festy and creates the smell.

fris · 06-16-2004, 07:38 AM

thanks for the help

PersianKitty · 06-16-2004, 07:43 AM

You might ask you vet to consider 'pulse' treatments in which you regularly give the dog treatments for the infection (antibiotics and ear drops) even if the dog doesn't show signs of infection.

I have an older cat that is prone to respiratory infections. He gets 10 days of antibiotics every month to help prevent them.

fris · 06-16-2004, 07:49 AM

thanks pk

Stramm · 06-16-2004, 08:45 AM

sometimes they have mites who can cause this ear infections. Ask your vet about that. Usually they at first need antibiotics to get rid of the infection and then a special medicine to kill the mites.

SlickCash Sarah · 06-16-2004, 08:53 AM

As a natural and herbal solution, have you ever thought about trying tea tree oil? You can buy it at the local pharmacy and you swab the inside of the ear with a qtip, or drop some into the ear with a dropper? I dont know if it works for dogs, but since I dont take perscriptions, i use tea tree oil all the time. Its a natural antibiotic.

Raven · 06-16-2004, 08:58 AM

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Originally posted by fris
our cocker spanel is 12 years old. and as you may know in history a lot of cockers get really bad ear infections when they get older. i dont know how many of you on here have cocker spaniels and have had this problem, or can help me out with this situation. but with the ear infection it just absolutely smells bad. like a foul smell. we have seen the vet lots of times we give her the medication it just keeps coming back. want to know if any cocker owners have experienced this problem what they have done. any other remedies other solutions?

any help is greatful. thanks.

I used to have a cocker spaniel and she got bad ear infections.

I mixed a concoction of white vinegar, alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, diluted 1/2 and 1/2 with distilled water.

Then, I took q tips and cleaned her ears every single day.

It stopped the infections.

Gabriel · 06-16-2004, 09:03 AM

Our vet told us the ear infections are basiclly a yeast infection. He gave us a topical solution that was about the same thing as Ravens mix. Now after every bath Tonda cleans her ears with it.

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Orsm Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 252	Dont quote me on this but I remember something about getting a weakly sprung peg or similar [so as not to inflict pain] and using it to hold the dogs ears behind its head allowing air flow inside the canal. The longer you can keep the ears back the better off the dog will be. Basically the combination of ears being flopped down all the time, a bit of dirt and the fact that cockers LOVE water; everything inside the ear canal gets festy and creates the smell. __________________ <insert something witty here>

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PersianKitty Meow Media Inc. Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the valley of the sun, cactus, tacos, tequila, and nod Posts: 7,785	You might ask you vet to consider 'pulse' treatments in which you regularly give the dog treatments for the infection (antibiotics and ear drops) even if the dog doesn't show signs of infection. I have an older cat that is prone to respiratory infections. He gets 10 days of antibiotics every month to help prevent them. __________________ Wondering what webmaster programs PK uses? Check them out here!

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Stramm Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NL Posts: 342	sometimes they have mites who can cause this ear infections. Ask your vet about that. Usually they at first need antibiotics to get rid of the infection and then a special medicine to kill the mites.

06-16-2004, 08:53 AM	#9
SlickCash Sarah Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto-I would rather DIE of thirst, then drink from the cup of MEDIOCRITY! Posts: 2,055	As a natural and herbal solution, have you ever thought about trying tea tree oil? You can buy it at the local pharmacy and you swab the inside of the ear with a qtip, or drop some into the ear with a dropper? I dont know if it works for dogs, but since I dont take perscriptions, i use tea tree oil all the time. Its a natural antibiotic.

06-16-2004, 09:03 AM	#11
Gabriel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: So*Cal Posts: 4,789	Our vet told us the ear infections are basiclly a yeast infection. He gave us a topical solution that was about the same thing as Ravens mix. Now after every bath Tonda cleans her ears with it. __________________ ICQ#: 142295729