Looking for a good vet

[agrid]

They've always checked a sample on a slide under a microscope and they always say it's yeast, I don't really know if her ears are any hairier than other dogs

They would have seen ear mites pretty easily under a mic so it must be something else.

[Kamikaze]

You do need to keep her ears hair free. Moisture will build up, causing a build up of bacteria thus causing an ear infection. Very common in fluffy dogs! Most short-haired dogs don't have a whole lot of hair in their ears though. From knowledge vinegar will irritate the ears as it dries it out quite a bit. Unfortunately some dogs just have ongoing ear problems that you can never fully get rid of, and have t manage it with regular cleaning. And you can stick your finger right down when you are doing it because of the shape of the ear canal. Just make sure you use cotton wool or swabs, if you are going to use cottons buds do NOT stick them down her ear, you could possibly puncture the ear drum! So it seems you're doing the right thing! Most of the time we do a culture to test exactly what bacteria is causing the infection so that we can properly manage it with the right antibiotic. Anyway, hope her ears get better!

[agrid]

Otoderm is the stuff I think I used on my dog.

[Shai'tan]

I know this may be a little too specific, but for birds, Wattle Grove vet is the best. Tim specialises is avian illness' and has been very helpful and knowledgeable about our tuqouisine and eclectus parrots.

Also for reptiles, Tim's awesome. I take all my scaly mates there.

[moshriff]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Swan Veterinary Hospital! They are by far one of the best clinic's I've dealt with, stupidly cheap and always very caring and attentive. Well worth the extra drive, can't recommend them highly enough!

[onrails]

anyone know of a good vet around subi? for a cat gota get our new bengal vaxed

[Desmo]

Malaga vets, make the trip, well worth it.

[MeLLe]

Another one for Dr Tina @ Malaga vet.

Both pups go there and always will

[Mazimbwe]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Swan Veterinary Hospital! They are by far one of the best clinic's I've dealt with, stupidly cheap and always very caring and attentive. Well worth the extra drive, can't recommend them highly enough!

^^^ this...though I was very reluctant to tell more people about this because it will mean longer wait times for me. LOL

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[peter600]

http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/...m?story_no=257

Slightly OT

we have a dog from ACA pups- it has epilepsy. [The Vet in Cambridge St Wembley [Cameron] is great ]

However, ACA pups had ZERO interest in the fact the dog's got epilepsy, the puppy farm will keep churning them out, from the same parents, regardless of genetic deficiency and charging a shit load for what is basically a mongrel breed [Spoodle].
This is Charlie Messy is good

[agrid]

Home-Human Foods that Poison Pets

Slightly OT

we have a dog from ACA pups- it has epilepsy. [The Vet in Cambridge St Wembley [Cameron] is great ]

However, ACA pups had ZERO interest in the fact the dog's got epilepsy, the puppy farm will keep churning them out, from the same parents, regardless of genetic deficiency and charging a shit load for what is basically a mongrel breed [Spoodle].
This is Charlie Messy is good

I took our geriatric boxer into Mt Lawley vets to be put down because she had started having seizures, but the vet suggested I try phenobarbital. The initial dosage of 50mg twice a day was too high and the dog was staggering around like she was pissed and sometimes couldn't even get up. We gradually cut back to 25mg twice a day and she is looking really good. As good as a 14 year old boxer can anyway.

[agrid]

oops, dup

[51 New West]

Please help! My lil staffie x lab gets bad ear infections due to yeast, iv got her on "seafood biscuits" expensive as hell, vet said it could be caused by the fillers in dry biscuits, iv had the drops and frequent cleaning but it's an ongoing ordeal.

Recently iv been watering down apple cider vinegar and cleaning her ears with that which seems to help a little but the problems still there.

Sucks when you can't help your lil girl

I know this is a little old, but just found the thread. Dogs typically get more yeast infections and gunky ears during hayfever season, it's just a symptom. Try Malaseb Medicated Pet Shampoo (Vet Products Direct Australia - Malaseb Shampoo 250ml). Dilute about 30 to 1 in water, put into a clean spray bottle. Tip dogs head on the side and fill the ear canal. Rub under ear opening for a few seconds and let the dog shake the excess out. Repeat. Do this twice a day for 3 days, then wait a couple of days to see if you need to do another 3 days on. It will degunk ears and clear up mild infections very quickly. Also good for scratches, dermatitis (staffies anyone?), and works well on humans as well.