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Post by jasmyn Thu Sep 12 2013, 22:57

Hi all,
Sapphirre has this black stuff in only ONE ear, It looks like dirt but despite cleaning it out, it returns. I have a feeling it might be ear mites. I noticed this a week ago, thinking it was dirt but now the ear has become inflamed and red and shes itching it to the point it bled. I have been using ear drops from the pet shop which is vet approved for the past 3 days but it doesn't seem to be doing anything, just getting worse. Tonight she is tipping and shaking her head and I think she is getting distressed with it now, whereas before it wasn't bothering her. It isn't warm which a pet shop worker said is a good sign that it's not infected.

Apart from regular cleaning and using the drops, is there anything else I can do as I don't like seeing Sapphie distressed. Also, does this sound like anything else bar ear mites?? As i can't see actual mites, just like black tar-ish- like dirt. worried 

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Post by janey Thu Sep 12 2013, 23:07

Sounds like you need anti biotics from the vets, its an infection. It will clear up in no time. Make an appointment as soon as Xx
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Post by Guest Thu Sep 12 2013, 23:14

definitely sounds like ear mites, try some thornit powder for it Smile

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Post by Kell Fri Sep 13 2013, 01:08


I would personally take a trip to the vet as soon as possible. Treatments can be discussed once you have worked out whether it is ear mites, an infection or something else causing the problem x
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Post by Guest Fri Sep 13 2013, 03:32

Aww no poor sapphire Sad I'd pop her the vet for a diagnosis then she can be treated for what going on, ear mites/infection. Let us know how you get on. Smile

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Post by cesca1 Fri Sep 13 2013, 09:04

Id go to the vets as soon as poss. Moll had these symptoms and turned out she had a bad ear infection Sad ear drops and tablets she is fine now!
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Post by cesca1 Fri Sep 13 2013, 09:09

And with molly the vet did a swab and put it under the microscope etc. She had very diff course of treatment to that for our spaniel when he had ear probs. Shop treatments wont necessarily be treating the particular problem uours may have. Let us know how she gets on Smile
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Post by Guest Fri Sep 13 2013, 12:02

Defo needs antibiotic drops. Vinnie has the same at the moment and have got drops from the vets which is clearing it up now. You need to go as left untreated may cause deafness. Smile 

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Post by Kathy Fri Sep 13 2013, 12:25

Sounds like the vet would need to take a look to know for sure what it is, please let us know how you get on.
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Post by jasmyn Fri Sep 13 2013, 13:01

Thanks everyone, will keep you updated. Going to the vets tomorrow. Also I have been told that ear mites are actually going around at the mo (Like head lice in schools lool) so look out when taking your dog for a walk xx
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Post by Guest Fri Sep 13 2013, 13:25

Yes best to get her to the vets, mites and ticks rife here too, let us know how you get on Smile 

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