Swollen, smelly dog’s ear!!! Help!!?
ByOne of my dogs ear is swollen and it smells really bad (kinda rotten) i am scared because he doesn’t want me to touch him to put medicine on it and when the vet came he was behaving really aggressive and he did not allow the vet to even go near him! I am so heartbroken because i hate seeing animals in pain, he is such a good dog, the vet gave me some antibiotics to put in his food, i don’t even know what else i can do!! I feel so useless, toffee has been there for me all the time, and now that he is sick i cant even help him…..i am trying to be strong, i just hope this infection goes away!!
Please help me if u can with some useful advice,thank u in advance.
the dog does not want me to come near him, the vet cant touch him at all!! we cant put a muzzle on him because he will bite…
5 Comments
March 12th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
if your dog is aggressive that is because he is in pain and a good vet would see around that or AT my vets they would use a muzzle
sounds like he has a bad ear infection and i would be taking him to anothor vets where he can be muzzled and sedated and the vet can have a look
you would also have to use a muzzle to treat his ear
March 12th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
The vet came to your house? That’s different. My vet will come to my house when I have to have 9 dogs inoculated for the same thing.
Okay, back to your dog. The vet needs to get a sample of what is growing in your dog’s ear and you will need the correct treatment. You will also have to clean the ear. Expect all of this for about 2 weeks.
A rotten smell with a ear that is swollen? It MUST be treated. I don’t know what kind of dog you have but I suggest getting a very good muzzle and a prong collar. If the dog needs to be sedated in order for the vet to examine him, then do it.
ADD: At this point I have to agree with Bonnie L.
March 12th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
My dog had a similar problem, his ear was not swollen, but it was red, and when he shakes his head, i get that really rotten bad smell. He would not let me touch it. It took 2 of us. My BF fed him a couple treats and i grabbed his head, and squirt some hydrocortisone lotion in his ear, I got it from petco, its in the ear care section. the redness is now going away, and its doesnt smell as bad, and you just rub his ear till its in there, My vet used to do this with a dog I used to have that always had ear infections, maybe this will help your baby..:) Just try anything to try and distract him and do it quick. Always ask your vet first if you should do this. Mine has always said its perfectly fine, and its worked for all of our dogs.
March 12th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Sure!! Right! A reputable vet would have put a muzzle on the dog. I doubt that you’ve seen a vet for this problem. You’re looking for a quick cure from people on YA’s.
March 12th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
There are a couple of things I would suggest. First, because he is in pain, and acting aggressive, getting him off of his home turf is a good idea. Take him to a vet clinic. House calls are great, but do have the disadvantage of making the dog view the vet as an intruder, and raise protective instincts. Going to a clinic changes that dynamic.
Second, if it is that painful, it would be wise to anesthetize the dog so that the vet can get a good look into that ear, check the eardrum, and also a good cleaning of the canal. Samples can be taken so that the appropriate medications can be prescribed.
Last, the vet can prescribe anti-inflammatory medications and the proper topical medications, because oral antibiotics will not be effective in outer ear infections. You might want to purchase a muzzle, so that you can treat the ear infection at home safely.
Good luck.