Bubba has an ear infection....

[caseysmom]

I have the name of the meds at home, the actual medication is kind of gel like, the cleaner is p/1 or something like that. My daughter told me about the L thing, she volunteers in a vets office. I guess thats why when I put the cleaner in I am suppose to pull the ear out a bit?

[Jadapit]

Bubba, I hope your ear feels better soon. Give him a hug for me would you please?

[Anita Cholaine]

Aww, poor Bubba!
Anita used to get lots of ear infections when she was a puppy, I guess it is common in all dogs with long, floppy ears.

Hope he feels better soon!

[Pam]

Aww poor Bubba!

the powder I have seen used is Bio-Groom Ear Fresh.

Make sure you don't clean out the ears too often, either. Every two weeks is sufficient, otherwise you will have a continuously moist environment for bacteria to thrive in.

Poodles are notorious for having ear problems as they have fuzz constantly growing in their ears that also has to be regularly pulled. I have had problems with three out of the six poodles I have owned, with Bella being the current problem dog. I was going to suggest using a powder also. I have been using a powder called BFI. It is not specifically for dogs but was recommended to me by one of my dog's breeders. It helps you get a better grip on the hair and also acts as an antiseptic. The one you have suggested would work well too.

I totally agree that cleaning the ears too often can be an irritant and counter-productive. Believe me I know that from first hand experience. My vet refers to the inside of a dog's ear with moisture and hair build-up as a "swamp." After trying so hard to keep Bella's ears clean I had to resort to the vet performing a total ear flush while whe was sedated. For almost two years everything has been fine. I am just now beginning to see some yeast forming when I work on her ears. It is a never-ending battle. *sigh*

[caseysmom]

Pam, I asked the vet if it was from his shihtzu mom or his poodle dad, I figured it was the shihtzu in him and the vet so no poodles are very prone to this...oh well he gets his charming personality from his pa