On 7 Dec 2005 21:51:19 -0800, "Martha5649"
wrote:

... Description of itchy poochie deleted...

My Boston had a similar problem when he was young. My "general" vet
couldn't diagnose the condition and recommended that I take him to a
veterinary dermatologist (who know so many vets had specialized!!)

The dermatologist promptly diagnosed it as a fungal infection deep in
the ear canal. He prescribed some drops that I had to put in the
dog's ears twice a day and things cleared up in about a week.

It's been a while, but IIRC, he also mentioned this was somewhat
contagious because the dogs would try to clean each other and spread
the fungus.

HTH,
Bob