ear infections

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The next step, if this continues, is to resection her ear canals, surgically. I know it would benefit her to have this surgery, but I'm certainly hoping to avoid it.

The resectioning straightens it out and allows much more air flow, and less chance for infection.Logan

Did your vet seem to think the surgery would stop the infections? Mine seemed to think that although she'd be better it wouldn't completely stop the problem.

Before the surgery though make sure they have tried stronger meds & antibiotics and even a deep/involved ear flush (they need to be under anesthesia for that).Luv4dogs

I agree, I'm not in favor of putting her through painful surgery on both ears if I don't have to. I discussed stronger meds, but he didn't seem to think that would help . I didn't realize they could do a deeper flush under anesthesia...I'll discuss it with them before we start talking surgery. They did a flush on Friday (not under anesthesia) and the smell from her ears was horrible. My entire car smelled like her ears for a couple of days afterward and having her in the house required lots of room spray. I'm guessing that flush brought up a lot of stuff that was trapped down in there, so I'm hoping that helped. She does seem to be less sensative about them and it's only been a couple of days, so I at least have some hope.

Thanks again everyone for the help.