About 3 weeks ago, Marigold went to the vet for normal shots etc., and at the same time, I had them check her ears. Specifically, her right ear has been getting very dirty and I have had to clean it pretty often (about once every 2-3 weeks) to get the gunk out. Her left ear was totally clear though. She has always had what I would call "bad" ears since we got her. When we adopted her she had a very bad case of ear mites, and ever since they are very itchy and she shakes her head quite a bit. I always keep an eye on them tho', and unless they get very bad, I don't worry too much.
Anyway, I noticed last evening that she was starting to itch a bit, and made a mental note to check them and clean them out. Well tonight, we were watching a movie and she came in the living room. I could smell her from across the room. It is like a putrid, dead flesh kind of smell.I immediately went to check and her left ear (which doesn't bother her as much usually) is HORRIBLE. It was totally crusted and STINK?? Oh man! It's BAD.
I cleaned it out very well, and put the medication that we were given 3 weeks ago in that ear, even tho it was for the right ear. I can't decide whether to call the emergency vet tomorrow or wait 'til Monday.
She got really upset with the cleaning, though usually she tolerates it fairly well. She peed all down both Mark & I
My poor baby! So please say some prayers for her that it isn't anything too serious. I am so worried about her!!
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) we are going to do the clean/medicate treatment again. 
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