wrote in message
ups.com...

MauiJNP wrote:
I have two poodles, a toy and a mini. The toy has ear problems a lot.

blue power ear treatment
http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:...&cd=2&ie=UTF-8
or
http://tinyurl.com/n7sut

Regards


thanks, I will check it out

really? yikes, I don't want that. Any other suggestions? I had Anamax
before, is that good or basically the same problem?

I use Animax a lot, find it effective, and have never had any problems
with it. Mainly I am dealing with infections that include yeast, possibly
with other problems, with or without allergies.

Is there some reason not to regularly use an ear cleaner such as
Nolvasan Otic or Epi-Otic, to gently remove the residue?


not sure, I am going to talk to the vet tomorrow and see what we can do to
get the ears better, once and for all

"MauiJNP" wrote in message
...
three times, twice I got meds (once Anamax and once Otomax) because there
was an infection
........bacterial or yeast?

and the third time they said it was just ear wax so they
cleaned the ear and gave me the Ceremune to use at home.

all of the
vets at the practice (I've seen at least 4 different ones) say not to
worry
about it and just make sure I do my best to keep the ears clean and dry.
I
mentioned allergies and the vet didn't agree it looked like "allergy
ears".

Is there an ear specialist I should be going to?

.........If your dog doesn't have a yeast or bacterial inection that needs
cleaning up, then the ears are only a symptom, not the main problem.

I had Anamax
before, is that good or basically the same problem?

.........I'm not familiar with that product.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

three times, twice I got meds (once Anamax and once Otomax) because there
was an infection
.......bacterial or yeast?


bacterial (I think) but I will ask when I call to see what they wrote in the
chart


and the third time they said it was just ear wax so they
cleaned the ear and gave me the Ceremune to use at home.

all of the
vets at the practice (I've seen at least 4 different ones) say not to
worry
about it and just make sure I do my best to keep the ears clean and dry.
I
mentioned allergies and the vet didn't agree it looked like "allergy
ears".

Is there an ear specialist I should be going to?

........If your dog doesn't have a yeast or bacterial inection that needs
cleaning up, then the ears are only a symptom, not the main problem.


ok


I had Anamax
before, is that good or basically the same problem?

........I'm not familiar with that product.


I spelled it wrong, it's Animax

http://www.vetmeddirect.com/i_012PHD...t+Rx+15+ml.php

(I get it from the vet though)

"MauiJNP" wrote in message:

Thanks for any
input. It is always appreciated.

Just agreeing with everyone else that this could just be a symptom of
something else. When Pan first came to me, she had yucky ears that needed
frequent cleaning. That went away within a couple of months of staying with
us. Backtracking, it turned out that her ear problems started right after
her former owner got a cat (she lived with two for some time). We don't
know for sure if that's what it is, but there is a fairly good chance that
whatever was causing her ear problems was environmental, because it stopped
after she started living here, and her food had not changed.

Not trying to scare you, but please try to find a competent vet and get this
addressed ASAP. A coonhound mix that used to come to the dog park had
severe and recurring ear problems, and eventually, it required surgical
intervention.

Suja

three times, twice I got meds (once Anamax and once Otomax) because there
was an infection
.......bacterial or yeast?


the first one was bacterial and the second one was yeast, according to the
vet's records

Thanks for any
input. It is always appreciated.

Just agreeing with everyone else that this could just be a symptom of
something else. When Pan first came to me, she had yucky ears that needed
frequent cleaning. That went away within a couple of months of staying
with
us. Backtracking, it turned out that her ear problems started right after
her former owner got a cat (she lived with two for some time). We don't
know for sure if that's what it is, but there is a fairly good chance that
whatever was causing her ear problems was environmental, because it
stopped
after she started living here, and her food had not changed.

Not trying to scare you, but please try to find a competent vet and get
this
addressed ASAP. A coonhound mix that used to come to the dog park had
severe and recurring ear problems, and eventually, it required surgical
intervention.



my vet called me back today (left a message yesterday so we could talk about
Z/D diet). She agreed to see Maui and consider trying the diet. I have an
appointment set up to take him in and hopefully come home with some Z/D or
at least a prescription for it.

my vet called me back today (left a message yesterday so we could talk
about Z/D diet). She agreed to see Maui and consider trying the diet. I
have an appointment set up to take him in and hopefully come home with
some Z/D or at least a prescription for it.

Can't hurt! Remember - nothing BUT Z/D. The point is to eliminate.
However, ask about a treat like baby carrots. Our Hills rep said OK.
Better - freeze some Z/D in a zipper baggie. Dogs love the cold crunhy
treat and you're completely within the diet. Don't expect immediate
results. It takes a while for the body to cleanse out that which it is
allergic to. We always say finish one large bag or wait a month - usually
3 weeks or so you'll see improvements if there are any to be made.

-Sharon



sounds good, I will add "ask about carrots" on my list, thanks!

MauiJNP wrote:

sounds good, I will add "ask about carrots" on my list, thanks!

Keep in mind that carrots are high in sugar. I don't know about
dogs, but in humans, sugar exacerbates inflammation and itching
(steer clear of it if you have allergies or something like poison
ivy). Sugar is also implicated in the development of yeast
infections, so if Maui's ear problems are yeast related, carrots
might not be a good idea.

--
Shelly (Warning: see label for details)
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

"MauiJNP" wrote in message
...
the first one was bacterial and the second one was yeast, according to the
vet's records

..........That's interesting that it's NOT the same problem, but a succession
of problems.

buglady
take out the dog before replying