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Westie with ears problem

  • 24-06-2020 11:07am
    #1
    lanod2407
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭


    I've a 12 year old westie and she seems to have problems with her ears. Vet wants to sedate her to remove the hair in her ears so that he can see into her ear to identify the issue.

    Anyone know if this is what'd be required? Or is it excessive?


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  • #2
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Absolutely not excessive. It could be the start of something considerably more extensive to get the proper treatment in place. Westies are absolute martyrs to their skin and their ears.
    The first port of call is to pluck the ears both to get a good look in, but also to allow better air flow into the ear, and to allow topical treatment to get to the skin where it's needed.
    There may be an infection there. There probably is. Hopefully, it'll be mild enough that topical treatment and/or antibiotics will hit it. More severe cases can require surgery.


  • #3
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,960 ✭✭✭jimf


    as somebody who has a dog that had excessive ear issues had to be cleaned every 3 days

    after many different treatments we eventually hit the proper one for her now its just once a month

    our savour otomax ear drops

    its very important to find the cause and type of infection if its yeast based water will be your biggest enemy


  • #4
    puppieperson1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 301 ✭✭puppieperson1


    I have a dog with excessive ear wax and it drives him cuckoo. He regularly gets sedated and his ears cleaned by my vet and then its grand for abt 3/4 months during tose months i use special drops and clean them with cotton wool and a gentle cleaner. yes do what the vet says you wont believe the relief he will get. They get very agitated if you leave it too long just do it .


  • #5
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,960 ✭✭✭jimf


    puppieperson1 wrote: »
    I have a dog with excessive ear wax and it drives him cuckoo. He regularly gets sedated and his ears cleaned by my vet and then its grand for abt 3/4 months during tose months i use special drops and clean them with cotton wool and a gentle cleaner. yes do what the vet says you wont believe the relief he will get. They get very agitated if you leave it too long just do it .

    have you tried otomax

    discuss with your vet worked wonders with our little lady

    its terrible to see them agitated little pets


  • #6
    lanod2407
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭lanod2407


    jimf wrote: »
    have you tried otomax


    can I get it over the counter or is it POM?


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  • #7
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,960 ✭✭✭jimf


    lanod2407 wrote: »
    can I get it over the counter or is it POM?

    I get it from my vet

    as with all medicine discuss with your vet first just because its ok for mine may be different for your little guy

    priced very reasonably about 10eu last for ages


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