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    do dogs get ear infections?

    my min. schnauser has a smelly,crusty slightly red ear, could this be an infection, and what should I do if I can't get to a vet. right away?

    0  Views: 303 Answers: 2 Posted: 13 years ago

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    Yes, they do get infections usually do to backed up dirt or ear mites. You should know exactly what is causing the ear to be the way it is before you try to treat it. If it's just backed up dirt an ear flush might be enough. You can buy ear flush at your local pet store. If mites, there is medication you can buy at your local pet store but if it's an infection, only a vet can help. You might have to put off a need you can live without to be sure your dog can be treated. Think of when you have an eat ache and how bad it hurts. Your dog may be in that kind of pain but doesn't have the voice to tell you. NEVER PUT ANYTHING DOWN YOUR DOGS EAR CANAL to try and clean it out. You can puncture their ear drum. Use only drops in the ear or an ear flush.
    miacapria

    thankyou for the advice, unfortunately we don't have a weekend vet. around our area. do you know if we can give liguid tylenol to make her more comfortable?
    Colleen

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    This is important for you to know:

    As a dog owner, the comfort of your dog is likely very important to you. When your dog is in pain, one quick method of relief sometimes recommended by veterinarians is children's Tylenol. However, in 2009 the ASPCA reported over 45,000 cases of dog poisoning due to human medicines, many of them over-the-counter products. Debate rages in the veterinary world over whether Tylenol or other acetaminophen products are safe for pets. For this reason it is important to speak with a trusted veterinarian before giving your dog Tylenol.

    (If your vet has an on call service, call them and ask. They will call the vet to get a yes or no. )

    The rest of the article will give you a dosage but it MUST be children's strength Tylenol. Just be VERY CAREFUL with the dose!! Your dog might be fine with just some extra love and maybe a moist heat pack held to her ear to comfort the pain. Dogs respond well to extra love and cuddles when they do not feel well. Have her see a vet asap. Love her lots and lots til then ;)

    Read more: How to Give Children's Tylenol to Dogs | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6315906_give-children_s-tylenol-dogs.html#ixzz1RfSrBao4
    Dogs and cats are verprone to ear problems especially from ear mites and yes to your question


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