I have a Westie who for the last year almost has had a virtually constant ear infection in one ear. We have been to the vets numerous times and she has had an ear culture done. Nothing works more than partially, and temporarily. I've also used ear cleaners and different drops but she just gets so stressed - it's being going on for so long. I just put one that seemed promising in and she was shaking (eating the treats though).
She has also had, in the past, a malassezia skin infection on her tum, underarms and around her bits. It was severe, and I took her to the vets who gave her antibiotics and steroids 🙄. After much research I found out what I was and managed to get rid of it using nizoral, hibiscrub and a specific dog shampoo for it (same ingredients).
I know that fungal infections can be caused by other factors so have also tried probiotics but not sure which ones to use as my go to is acidophilus but needs to be taken without food.
She was run over as a puppy and had a shattered pelvis so was in a crate for weeks and on various medication. Then a few years ago she was stolen by gypsies and they tried to breed her - I got her back and less than a week later we were at the vets for an emergency op for a severe uterine infection.
I have been cooking her food for years - mince or chicken, rice, and veges. Plus one dental treat (just swapped to an enzyme one, no difference.)
As far as I can see the next move is an operation on her ear. She's 13 now and I don't want to put her through it. Anything at all I can do? I can't clean her ear out every day for weeks - it's had a terrible psychological effect on her and she's starting to see me as someone who just does mean things to her.
Can I put any of these anti fungals in her ear? My dog walker suggested dilute apple cider vinegar but she went nuts - I washed it straight out.
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malassezia Ear infection - constant and won't go
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Vodkacranberryplease · 05/06/2020 20:02
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