Red, itchy ear

Cathy · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:05 am Post subject: Red, itchy ear

It looks like Marley has a rash in one if her ears. It is kinda red and she paws at it like it itches sometimes. Also, I think it smells funny (she gets lots of hugs, so I notice things like that).

She has been getting about a fourth of a cup of yogurt a day, and I know that is supposed to help keep her ears clean and they are, so I don't know what the rash is.

She is on antibiotics for a UTI. Could she have an allergy to them? She didn't have this before. The meds certainly aren't making it go away.

Any suggestions or advice would be great.

Thanks.

kamfam · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:16 am Post subject:

I'd check with your vet.

Cathy · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:21 am Post subject:

She has to go to the vet this week anyway. Our old dog had over-the-counter ear medicine, but I'm not sure what was wrong with her since she wasn't my dog. I thought it might be good to get an idea of what is going on so I could discuss it with the vet and maybe avoid all the guessing games.

kamfam · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:35 am Post subject:

It could be several things. If she's on an antibiotic, my 1st thought is a yeast infection. Does she seem to be scratching at it? Mites are common, too.

anne · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject:

I don't know where you are on on your puppy vax, but let the vet give her vaccinations until the UTI and ear problem has cleared up.

kamfam · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:01 am Post subject:

anne · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:52 am Post subject:

Yikes, thanks for catching that, yes I mean DON'T