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RosieB · 01-20-2013, 01:53 PM

Emma is our senior lady.

Up until recently we have had no trouble with her ears. In the last few days when I stroke her ears she yelps in pain. Obviously I have stopped touching her ears now.

Is this common in older dogs, has anyone else come across something like this?

DeeLind7 · 01-20-2013, 02:52 PM

Rosie, have you checked her ears? She may have an infection. Maybe a trip to the vet would be in order.

**JGLI** · 01-20-2013, 03:12 PM

A vet visit is the best way to find out what is going on with her ears. At her age I would expect some age-onset hearing loss but there should not be any pain. Chessie had a persistent ear infection that failed to resolve even while on medication for it; it eventually required anesthesia for a "deep cleaning" as it would be too painful to do without it.

RosieB · 01-20-2013, 03:16 PM

Emma is totally deaf. This could be connected to the ear pain, will get down the vets

techie · 01-20-2013, 03:53 PM

It's painful when our senior doggies are having problems.
Bless you
techie

Bigboy · 01-22-2013, 10:11 AM

Rosie is this happening on 'both' ears and do they smell a bit? Does she shake her head or tilt it to one side ever? I am glad you are going to your vets as they will have all the various scopes etc to take a 'closer' look in her ears. Hope she is sorted soon

Good luck!

LARyan · 01-22-2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RosieB

Emma is our senior lady.

Up until recently we have had no trouble with her ears. In the last few days when I stroke her ears she yelps in pain. Obviously I have stopped touching her ears now.

Is this common in older dogs, has anyone else come across something like this?

Hey Rosie,

Do you clean her ears every 1-2 weeks?

Ear infection can be a lot more serious than some people think. If she is in pain from a slight touch then get her down to a vet ASAP!

My mom didnt clean our pugs ears...EVER... and when he got older the same thing happened to him. By the time we got Milo down to the vet, the infection had gotten so bad that it was touching his skull, and he needed major surgery

He's fine now, but it was super scary. Im not saying that the same thing is happening with your girl, but better safe than sorry.

Now i tell everyone i know, CLEAN your dogs ears weekly!

Keep us posted

Bigboy · 01-23-2013, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARyan

Hey Rosie,

Do you clean her ears every 1-2 weeks?

Ear infection can be a lot more serious than some people think. If she is in pain from a slight touch then get her down to a vet ASAP!

My mom didnt clean our pugs ears...EVER... and when he got older the same thing happened to him. By the time we got Milo down to the vet, the infection had gotten so bad that it was touching his skull, and he needed major surgery

He's fine now, but it was super scary. Im not saying that the same thing is happening with your girl, but better safe than sorry.

Now i tell everyone i know, CLEAN your dogs ears weekly!

Keep us posted

Hi LARyan thanks for the info! That is serious

What was the infection ear mites? Thanks again

LARyan · 01-23-2013, 05:27 PM

No mites, just a severe build up of bacteria and moisture. Plus hes a NYC dog (he stayed with my mamma when i moved to LA)

so there is lots of dirt and grime that was in his ears.

The surgery was crazy $$$... and they ended up having to cut a small part of his skull away (the part that the infection was touching) and he lost his hearing after the surgery... so even though hes out of the woods hes deaf old man now.

RosieB · 01-24-2013, 03:54 AM

Oh No!!!

I have never cleaned any of my dogs' ears. I did not know you should do that!

Thanks for letting me know

01-20-2013, 01:53 PM	#1
RosieB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 129 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Ear pain in Emma Emma is our senior lady. Up until recently we have had no trouble with her ears. In the last few days when I stroke her ears she yelps in pain. Obviously I have stopped touching her ears now. Is this common in older dogs, has anyone else come across something like this?

01-20-2013, 03:12 PM	#3
JGLI Forum Director Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 7,225 Rep: 73 Unique Rep: 38	A vet visit is the best way to find out what is going on with her ears. At her age I would expect some age-onset hearing loss but there should not be any pain. Chessie had a persistent ear infection that failed to resolve even while on medication for it; it eventually required anesthesia for a "deep cleaning" as it would be too painful to do without it. __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team.

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techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 7,371 Blog Entries: 19 Rep: 31 Unique Rep: 13	It's painful when our senior doggies are having problems. Bless you techie __________________ I HAVE BEEN KISSED!! by sheplovr Dogs rule! "I've got the do: you?" A dog's love is pure! Lucy 1999 - Oct.6,2012. Always in my heart. Now owned by a female beagle, Rascal

01-22-2013, 10:11 AM	#6
Bigboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK: Stoke on trent Posts: 10,467 Rep: 62 Unique Rep: 32	Rosie is this happening on 'both' ears and do they smell a bit? Does she shake her head or tilt it to one side ever? I am glad you are going to your vets as they will have all the various scopes etc to take a 'closer' look in her ears. Hope she is sorted soon Good luck! __________________ " Iam chillin with the forum! " Thanks Monkey! I been fleeced Thanks Skunkstripe. Dave ATB!

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01-20-2013, 02:52 PM	#2
DeeLind7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 6,931 Rep: 54 Unique Rep: 27	Rosie, have you checked her ears? She may have an infection. Maybe a trip to the vet would be in order.

01-20-2013, 03:16 PM	#4
RosieB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 129 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Emma is totally deaf. This could be connected to the ear pain, will get down the vets

01-23-2013, 05:27 PM	#9
LARyan Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 70 Rep: 12 Unique Rep: 2	No mites, just a severe build up of bacteria and moisture. Plus hes a NYC dog (he stayed with my mamma when i moved to LA) so there is lots of dirt and grime that was in his ears. The surgery was crazy $$$... and they ended up having to cut a small part of his skull away (the part that the infection was touching) and he lost his hearing after the surgery... so even though hes out of the woods hes deaf old man now.

01-24-2013, 03:54 AM	#10
RosieB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 129 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Oh No!!! I have never cleaned any of my dogs' ears. I did not know you should do that! Thanks for letting me know

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