There can be many reasons why a dog is worried about the ears, and often only a qualified specialist can determine them. But there are several of the most common ear diseases in a dog, which the owner of his four-legged friend can also treat.
It is necessary
Ear mite drops for dogs, pipette, disposable syringe with needle, intramuscular ear mite remedy
Instructions
Step 1
If you are in doubt about the reason why your dog is worried about the ears, be sure to contact your veterinarian - he will diagnose and prescribe treatment. Do not self-medicate if you are not sure about the diagnosis, if you see that the animal is in severe pain. In this case, amateur performance may not only not help, but also harm.
Step 2
The most common reasons why a dog is worried about the ears are ear mites, otitis media, allergies. The symptoms of these diseases are very similar - it can be seen that they bother the dog, he scratches his ears with his paw and shakes his head.
Step 3
If a dog has an allergy, his ears may turn red, swell, she begins to scratch them, which causes wounds, scratching, and fur crawling out. Treatment in such cases should be prescribed by a doctor, usually an allergy remedy. It is also imperative that you review the nutrition of your pet, exclude other possible allergens. Only in the absence of contact with allergens can it be achieved that the dog will no longer be bothered by itching in the ears.
Step 4
It is not difficult to identify an ear mite in a dog. If you look into the auricle, you can see a dark - black or brown plaque. With a severe lesion, fluid begins to stand out from the dog's ears, and a dark plaque can go beyond the auricle, covering the temples of the animal, reaching its eyes. If this is the first time a dog has a tick in its ears, try using ear drops that are sold at any pet store or veterinary pharmacy. They are dripped with a pipette into the animal's ear, pinched it with a finger, pressing on the lobe, and massaged with rotational movements - as if rubbing the solution into the dog's skin. This procedure is repeated for several days - the duration of treatment is indicated on the package of the tick remedy.
Step 5
When an ear mite reappears in an animal, drops are unlikely to help; more potent agents are needed here - special injections, which are also given in accordance with the annotation or recommendations of the veterinarian. In addition to treatment, you also need to take care of the animal's immunity - usually ear mites appear in those dogs that have health problems. For example, parasites in the body of a dog, fleas can significantly depress its condition, causing various health problems.
