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 Dr KG Umesh
is a Post Graduate in clinical medicine with special interest in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. At present, he is working as Regional Waltham Associate for South Asia. Dr. Umesh has been a faculty member in a university and has had his own animal practice in Bangalore.
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I have a boxer who is six years old. H e often gets ear infection. last time he had it on 15 nov 2008. at that time it was in both the ears. my vet asked me to give tab FLUONAZOLE 150at weekly interval*3weeks and for application he prescribed oint. betnovate GM.
Now on 15 feb 2009 he again had infection in right ear. dr. told me to apply same ointment as written above. he is better now but it is very difficult to apply inside the ear, he becomes alert and hides himself under the bed.
I want to know if there is any other way to remove this infection permanently or is there any ear drops which can be easily poured. please advice me soon .
thanx . chitra
Posted By:
chitra bhatnagar,[India]
Date:
Monday, February 23, 2009 1:26 PM
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Otitis externa or inflammation of outer ear canal is common in dogs. Many factors can cause or contribute to the development of this ear problem in dogs. Parasites, foreign bodies, endocrine problems, allergies, etc can be a cause. Like wise ear structure ( for e.g., floppy ears ), Errors in cleaning ears / medications predispose dog to develop this ear problem. Dogs with recurrent ear infections should be evaluated for , Flea allergy, Atopy (pollens allergy), food allergy and yeast infections etc. Recognition of underlying cause and treatment of all the factors contributing to the ear infection are the key to successful clinical management. Do not use cotton tipped applicators to clean ears! Depending on severity and duration of ear infection, your vet may perform variety of tests from examination of discharge to radiography. Therefore, I suggest to take him to your vet as early as possible to find underlying cause and appropriate cleaning and medication protocol
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