What's on my dog's ears...

[Mrsmorton]

She scratches them a lot, vet can't find anything wrong. She's treated for mites and fleas and all the other nasties that feast on dogs, I just don't know what's making them scabby.

Any ideas for prevention or treatment?

She's a 1 year old Weimaraner.

[tabulahrasa]

Has she been checked for allergies? ears are a common place for those to show themselves.

[Mrsmorton]

I don't think so. Good question. I know there are endless things to be allergic to, what sort of things are common culprits?

Another vet appointment soon I think!

Thank you

[tabulahrasa]

When mine had skin prick tests they tested for certain plants, foods and dust mites...I'm assuming that's because they're the most common rather than just random.

[OneOfTheGrundys]

Our grey has a sort of dermatitis on his tummy that looks very similar. If it flares up he has a short course of steroids. Various things make it worse, some pollens.

[Therewere5inthebed]

Poor ears! We have 3 Weims and one of ours gets allergic dermatitis at certain times of the year, it clears up pretty quickly with a short course of steroids.