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Setting up a regular appointment with a vet to clean dog's ears?

  • 25-05-2021 9:33pm
    #1
    J. Marston
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    Would the vet think I'm daft if I asked this? They'd probably be glad of the money for what is probably a quick appointment, yeah?

    My lab is having issues with his ears and I'd just prefer a pro to see to his ears regularly rather than myself with a cleaning solution/medication?


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  • #2
    cocker5
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    J. Marston wrote: »
    Would the vet think I'm daft if I asked this? They'd probably be glad of the money for what is probably a quick appointment, yeah?

    My lab is having issues with his ears and I'd just prefer a pro to see to his ears regularly rather than myself with a cleaning solution/medication?

    Well it depends .. have you investigated what’s wrong with his ears? What causing the ongoing issues?
    Yeast infection? Diet? Allergies?

    Instead of regular cleaning the vet should investigate what is causing the issues first.

    I have a springer - thankfully have never had to clean his ears, they are in perfect condition..

    Find the source, address this and you will fix his ear issues


  • #3
    SillyMangoX
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    If there’s no medical issue going on (make sure with the vets there’s nothing underlying like mites/allergies) you could also consider going to a groomer, ear cleaning is usually included in the groom! My cats are also prone to very mucky ears. They’ve been tested for everything under the sun and there’s nothing going on, but the two older cats who are brother and sister have to have their ears cleaned at least once a week. The vet figures there’s some genetic component making them have very waxy ears!


  • #4
    tk123
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    We have a weekly appointment at the vets for laser so I can’t see it being a problem. It’s actually great if you have a dog who isn’t a fan of the vets as they get so used to going in every week.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    -our rescue had an ear infection- took a few months and a couple of vet visits to get sorted- if this is only your own diagnosis I’d be getting my dog to a good vet in the first instance and get their view- maybe every 2 months or so would suffice
    But- we inserted the solution into the ear throughout that time- it will be costly for the vet to do this and many visits- I’d take it on as a challenge and learn how to administer what is a very simple procedure


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