Guest zoolaine Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Zali cries when she scratches her ears and has developed sore, raw spots inside both ears. She won't let me look in her ears but for a second - when I try she cries, pulls her head away &/or grabs my hand - lol. But the glimpse I get I don't see anything besides the sores. I am hoping she doesn't have allergies, she was licking her feet the other night as well. The odd thing is that I don't see her scratching her ears very often it is just that when she does she cries. The only new food she has had recently is a bit of cottage cheese with her dinner and some rye flour cookies. Any suggestions on what to do for her? I think I'll try some neosporin on the sores and keep an eye on her and if she isn't better in a few days take her into the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I think a trip to the vet is in order to rule out anything serious. She might have mites, infection or allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 ok, I made her an appointment with the vet for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Ouch...poor Zali...gentle hugs to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Poor Zali! Sally send sympathy snuffs. Sore ears suck. I haven't seen sores inside Sally's ears, but if Zali has been shaking and scratching it is possible her toes got in there or she over scritched herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Poor Zali - sending lots of get well scritches from us and nosey kisses from Gus. Their Uncle cries out with his ears but that is usually because he has caught it with a toe nail or something and then re-catches it, making it sore. He has a powerful rear foot and doesn't always know when to stop. Hope the vet can give her something to heal quickly. BTW, love the new siggy - now she looks like a big girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ooohh! Zali, didn't your Mom tell you never, ever to put anything in your ears except your elbow??? Ouchies! Sending hugs and smooches and prayers for tomorrow's visit to the Vet. Please update when you can. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Dude will GSOD when he scratches his own ear sometimes. I hope she's just irritated it herself and it's not serious. An infection or allergies come immediately to mind. Have you tried giving her a Benadryl dose for a day or two? greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mites? Ear mites - nasty little critters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mites? Ear mites - nasty little critters! Yikes!!! She goes today at 3:15 to the vet. I am kinda stumped because she really doesn't scratch her ears that much - although in the article it says that some dogs don't. For months she would occasionally cry when she scratched her ears, but it was only happening like once every week or two. I still only see her scratching her ears once or twice a day but now every time she cries. I have looked in her ears and haven't seen anything odd or any discharge. But the past day or two her poor little ears are sore to the touch and I can only see the sores in her ears but she won't let me look down into the ear at all. I'll let you guys know what the vet finds, hope she cooperates with them, but somehow I doubt it - lol. Since getting Zali I know why they always say how nice and well behaved my older dogs are. Dude will GSOD when he scratches his own ear sometimes. I hope she's just irritated it herself and it's not serious. An infection or allergies come immediately to mind. Have you tried giving her a Benadryl dose for a day or two? greysmom I haven't tried the Benadryl, it only seems to have gotten really bad in the past couple of days. Briley has bad allergies and he goes crazy with itching, but I really don't see her itching very often, she has been licking her feet and tail more in the past few days as well, so maybe it is allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Poor baby girl. Hope it's something easily mended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Just got home from the vet. Just her ear flaps are inflammed with sores the ear/canal itself looked good. The vet gave (and charged me $27) us animax ointment to put on the sore spots. So basically I think Zali just doesn't know how to scratch her ears. You are supposed to scratch the outside, not the tender inside part - goofball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'm glad it's nothing too serious. Hopefully she lets you put the ointment on her without too much trouble. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That's good news that there is no inner issues and no creepy crawlies (seen or unseen - ewww, ear mites give me the hebejebe's!). Hope the ointment works quickly for her. Sending extra scritches and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just got home from the vet. Just her ear flaps are inflammed with sores the ear/canal itself looked good. The vet gave (and charged me $27) us animax ointment to put on the sore spots. So basically I think Zali just doesn't know how to scratch her ears. You are supposed to scratch the outside, not the tender inside part - goofball! That is good news that it is just the outside. Deeper owies are a longer treatment. Animax is a good triple action product and is pretty standard around here for ears. Give Zali a kiss for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Mites? Ear mites - nasty little critters! That's what I was thinking it was. I shouldn't have put the "?". They're gross! Just got home from the vet. Just her ear flaps are inflammed with sores the ear/canal itself looked good. The vet gave (and charged me $27) us animax ointment to put on the sore spots. So basically I think Zali just doesn't know how to scratch her ears. You are supposed to scratch the outside, not the tender inside part - goofball! Poor baby. Thank goodness it wasn't mites. Hope she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Once Zali is better, if she is repeatedly scratching at her ears from time to time you can try the Zymox. Sally will be really itchy one day and if I don't get after her with it, she does more damage by scratching; although she usually keeps her toes outside the ear. I've tried lots of ear products, but because the Zymox has some hydrocortisone in it-she will sit there and let me put it in her ears instead of being a bucking bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Morty always crys when he scratches his Ear's . His Ears ,when I try to look at it are fine ,but he does not want me to touch them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just got home from the vet. Just her ear flaps are inflammed with sores the ear/canal itself looked good. The vet gave (and charged me $27) us animax ointment to put on the sore spots. So basically I think Zali just doesn't know how to scratch her ears. You are supposed to scratch the outside, not the tender inside part - goofball! Excellent news! Glad it wasn't more serious. Keep her nails trimmed as short as possible because I'm thinking she doesn't realize cause and effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm glad it's nothing too serious. Hopefully she lets you put the ointment on her without too much trouble. Last night she was like a wild donkey to get the ointment into her ears, but this morning I smartened up and got out the old peanut butter jar - much easier! I just got a dremmel so I am hoping she will cooperate with that so I can keep her nails trimmed. Because yeah, I don't think she gets it either. I've been watching her more closely and it seems that she always scratches the inside of her ear instead of the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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