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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 28 2010 : 1:26:24 PM
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I am battling a constant ear infection in my lab dog. Seems like whatever we try, as soon as we stop, the infection comes back. We used stuff from the vet a long time ago, but that didn't do anything. We've tried a few natural type medications but as soon as the meds run their course, the infection reappears. The last thing we tried was lavender oil on a cotton ball in his ear...but the cotton balls wouldn't stay in more than an hour before he shook them out.
Any ideas? I appreciate any suggestions. :)
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MeadowCrone
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bernadine
Island Park and Salem
ID
USA
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 08:05:13 AM
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Our labs had a similar problem and then we found out it was being caused by allergy to wheat. We had to keep with the meds for a few weeks to clear it up along with a diet change.
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 09:46:35 AM
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I have used garlic oil in my children's ears for 20+ years. I wonder if it would work on a dog? Worth a try.
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 10:47:57 AM
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I've used garlic oil, too, with good results. Take 1 T olive oil and smush a whole clove of garlic in it and slightly heat it (either microwave or stove top). Heating it helps release the "good stuff" from the garlic. You can use a dropper or cotton ball to put the warm (not hot) oil in the ear. Garlic is an antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, etc....
Tea Tree Oil is also an antibacterial, etc.... You can apply Tea Tree Oil with a dropper or cotton ball, also.
Hope it works!
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 11:22:21 AM
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We have tried both garlic oil and tea tree with no results.
We have never tried Mullien oil - I'll have to look it up since I've never heard of it!!
Our dogs currently eat a raw diet and have for about 5 years. Our dog has had ear infections since he was a pup (he's 9 now). The change in diet has helped with other things, but not the ear infections unfortunately!
Someone once told me that retrievers are just prone to getting ear infections. That is certainly true with this one! Our other lab (who is 5) has never had an ear infection.
Thanks for the suggestions, farmgirls!!
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 12:08:34 PM
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We used garlic and mullein oil. Warmed to body temp. It works wonders!
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
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sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 10:55:58 PM
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Sounds like a stubborn case. Is it fungal or bacterial do you think? I wonder if in addition to your raw diet you might be able to alter the ph in his system by using apple cider vinegar in his water? We have a dog that tends to get ear infections but his do go away with tea tree oil blended with olive oil. I believe his infections are much less on the cider vinegar. I also powder his ears to keep moisture from setting hold.
Oh Mr Darcy!
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MeadowCrone
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Bernadine
Island Park and Salem
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 07:53:31 AM
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I make Mullien oil by soaking mullien flowers in olive oil. All oils are made the same way. Herb in oil, waterbath, 2-3 hours. Do not let the water dry up, never let the oil smoke or boil. Strain, bottle and label. It immediately removes discomfort and Mullien is a pain reliever, antibiotic and bactericide. Tanna mentioned garlic oil. You can make it the same way you do Mullien oil. Good luck.
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Ear infection remedy?
