How do you treat an ear infection in a Westie?
We recommend gently cleaning the ear with a product like DOUXO Micellar or EpiOtic Advanced first, then using a good antifungal with a steroid topically. Yeast infections tend to recur, so if this becomes a pattern, we recommend regular ear cleaning to help prevent relapse.
What do vets prescribe for dog ear infection?
Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin-clavulanate, enrofloxacin, clindamycin, or cefpodoxime) will be used for a bacterial infection for 6-8 weeks minimum. If the infection is fungal in nature, an anti-fungal medication (most often itraconazole) will be prescribed.
How can I get rid of my dogs ear infection?
Tips to prevent ear infections:
- Use cotton balls in your dog’s ears to prevent moisture from seeping in.
- Dry your dog’s ears with cotton balls after he swims.
- No D.I.Y.
- Gently remove visible debris from your dog’s outer ear canal.
Can dog ear infection go away on its own?
In most cases, a dog’s ear infection will not go away on its own. What’s worse, if you wait too long to treat the ear infection, it can become much more difficult to get under control. An untreated ear infection can lead to chronic issues, hearing loss, and sometimes the need for expensive surgery.
What is the best medicine for a dogs ear infection?
The following prescription antibiotics benefit pets with bacterial ear infections (otitis) but are not safe unless the eardrum is intact: gentamycin (Otomax and Mometamax), tobramycin, amikacin, neomycin (Posatex Otic Suspenion) and polymixin B.
Will an ear infection clear on its own?
Ear infections are very common, particularly in children. You do not always need to see a GP for an ear infection as they often get better on their own within 3 days.
What to do if your senior Westie has hearing loss?
Senior Westies are also quite prone to suffering from hearing loss, and although there are surgical options open to you, it might not be the most useful solution. Instead of putting your dog through an optional surgery, developing hand commands in place of verbal commands can help you to communicate with each other easier.
What to do if your Westie has skin problems?
You may notice that your Westie has developed skin lesions but that they’ve also been dealing with consistent diarrhea and stomach upset. If this is the case, you will want to consider switching their food to blends that are designed for pets prone to allergies.
When did we know that Westie had allergies?
For us, knowing about Westie allergies became really important about a year and a half after we got Sami, our westie, when his allergies started to flair up. We initially thought Sami doesn’t have allergies, but then we learned that most allergies appear after one and a half, two years of life.
Can a westie dog get atopic dermatitis?
If not treated, Westies can be prone to severe skin irritation and infections. How atopic dermatitis manifests depends on the dog, as some may be itchy all over their body while others may only experience itchiness in certain areas.
What kind of skin problems do Westie people have?
Below is the most common type of Westie skin problem you may come across and need to treat over their lifetime. By far, the most common Westie allergy is dry skin, which can lead to the development of severe dandruff.
Senior Westies are also quite prone to suffering from hearing loss, and although there are surgical options open to you, it might not be the most useful solution. Instead of putting your dog through an optional surgery, developing hand commands in place of verbal commands can help you to communicate with each other easier.
For us, knowing about Westie allergies became really important about a year and a half after we got Sami, our westie, when his allergies started to flair up. We initially thought Sami doesn’t have allergies, but then we learned that most allergies appear after one and a half, two years of life.
Is there such thing as an aging Westie?
However, be careful, without proper health management and senior care, the aging process can move faster than it should.