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Pogo's Dad · 03-25-2013, 12:34 PM

Looking for input from other members who have struggled with ear infections with their Wire Hair Terriers. I won't bore you with the long list of attempts we have made to cure our "Pogo's" problems. Curious what others have done.

techie · 03-25-2013, 04:46 PM

First of all welcome to df Pogo's Dad!
Do you keep his ears dry and clean? You can use unscented baby wipes to clean them or a wash cloth with plain warm water to wipe them out. You need to dry them with a towel too.
techie

Pogo's Dad · 03-25-2013, 05:05 PM

Oh yea, very clean and dry. Maybe to dry, the only time the are moiste is from the antibiotic cream we are forced to use when he scratches them raw.

Bigboy · 03-25-2013, 05:27 PM

Hi Pogo's Dad and welcome aboard to Df

can I ask have you been to your vet for a diagnosis, and if so what did they say the problem was?
It could be ear mites does the ears smell a little? If it is ear mites the vet will usually clean the ears with a solution and prescribe ear drops. How long has this been going on for? And what cream are you using? Sorry for all the questions but the more info we get the better we can advise you, but we aren't vets!

Pogo's Dad · 03-25-2013, 06:00 PM

This has been a recurring problem for years. Most vets have called it a yeast infection. Right ear is brown and a bit smelly, but the standard treatments for yeast infections has not cured him.

Kyllobernese · 03-25-2013, 07:27 PM

One of my dogs had a yeast infection in his ear. The Vet prescribed Otomax and it cleared it right up. I had to just be sure that I put it in his ear every 12 hours for ten days.

Pogo's Dad · 03-25-2013, 07:32 PM

Early on [years ago] the Ottomax worked great but now it seems to have no effect. Has he built an immunity to it or are the vets misdiagnosing him? It looks and smells just like the yeast infections. That's why I turned to the forum, thinking someone has experienced the same thing.

Thanks to everyone for pitching in.

**JGLI** · 03-25-2013, 07:50 PM

My dog has also been through several ear infections. Both otomax and panalog have worked though in a severe case she was given mometamax which also resolved the issue successfully.

Mometamax: Ear Antibiotic For Dogs, Pet Ear Antibiotic - 1800PetMeds

DeeLind7 · 03-26-2013, 12:02 PM

Pogo's Dad, welcome to the Forum! I had a collie that seemed to get a lot of ear infections, but they did clear up with otomax. If his one ear is brown and smelly, it sounds like ear mites to me. I'd have the vet take another look. A quick swab of the ear, and a microscope, would at least rule out mites.

Little Lucy · 03-27-2013, 12:52 AM

Welcome to the forum Pogo's Dad. Pogo is adorable!

03-25-2013, 12:34 PM	#1
Pogo's Dad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Wire Hair Terriers and Ear Problems Looking for input from other members who have struggled with ear infections with their Wire Hair Terriers. I won't bore you with the long list of attempts we have made to cure our "Pogo's" problems. Curious what others have done. __________________ Pogo News

03-25-2013, 04:46 PM	#2
techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 10,614 Rep: 39 Unique Rep: 19	First of all welcome to df Pogo's Dad! Do you keep his ears dry and clean? You can use unscented baby wipes to clean them or a wash cloth with plain warm water to wipe them out. You need to dry them with a towel too. 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

03-25-2013, 05:05 PM	#3
Pogo's Dad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Oh yea, very clean and dry. Maybe to dry, the only time the are moiste is from the antibiotic cream we are forced to use when he scratches them raw. __________________ Pogo News

03-25-2013, 05:27 PM	#4
Bigboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK: Stoke on trent Posts: 13,349 Rep: 73 Unique Rep: 38	Hi Pogo's Dad and welcome aboard to Df can I ask have you been to your vet for a diagnosis, and if so what did they say the problem was? It could be ear mites does the ears smell a little? If it is ear mites the vet will usually clean the ears with a solution and prescribe ear drops. How long has this been going on for? And what cream are you using? Sorry for all the questions but the more info we get the better we can advise you, but we aren't vets! __________________ " Iam chillin with the forum! " Thanks Monkey! I been fleeced Thanks Skunkstripe. Dave ATB! Last edited by Bigboy; 03-25-2013 at 05:30 PM..

03-25-2013, 06:00 PM	#5
Pogo's Dad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	This has been a recurring problem for years. Most vets have called it a yeast infection. Right ear is brown and a bit smelly, but the standard treatments for yeast infections has not cured him. __________________ Pogo News

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03-25-2013, 07:27 PM	#6
Kyllobernese Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,953 Rep: 23 Unique Rep: 0	One of my dogs had a yeast infection in his ear. The Vet prescribed Otomax and it cleared it right up. I had to just be sure that I put it in his ear every 12 hours for ten days.

03-25-2013, 07:32 PM	#7
Pogo's Dad Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Early on [years ago] the Ottomax worked great but now it seems to have no effect. Has he built an immunity to it or are the vets misdiagnosing him? It looks and smells just like the yeast infections. That's why I turned to the forum, thinking someone has experienced the same thing. Thanks to everyone for pitching in. __________________ Pogo News

03-25-2013, 07:50 PM	#8
JGLI Forum Director Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 10,458 Rep: 96 Unique Rep: 50	My dog has also been through several ear infections. Both otomax and panalog have worked though in a severe case she was given mometamax which also resolved the issue successfully. Mometamax: Ear Antibiotic For Dogs, Pet Ear Antibiotic - 1800PetMeds __________________ 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.

03-26-2013, 12:02 PM	#9
DeeLind7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 8,499 Rep: 56 Unique Rep: 29	Pogo's Dad, welcome to the Forum! I had a collie that seemed to get a lot of ear infections, but they did clear up with otomax. If his one ear is brown and smelly, it sounds like ear mites to me. I'd have the vet take another look. A quick swab of the ear, and a microscope, would at least rule out mites.

03-27-2013, 12:52 AM	#10
Little Lucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,640 Rep: 49 Unique Rep: 19	Welcome to the forum Pogo's Dad. Pogo is adorable! __________________ "I've got the , do you?" & "I'm chillin' with the forum! " "I've been fleeced by JGLI!" Thanx sheplovr & JGLI

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