Will a grass seed in the ear ever come out by itself?

[Happytodayhappytomorrow]

Or should I go straight to the vets?

I’m pretty sure that the dog has a grass seed in his ear as he is scratching just that one ear and after running around last night, was tilting his head to the side.

I walked in a new place yesterday afternoon and only stayed a few minutes as I was immediately aware of the very long grass.

Should I hang fire and see if Mother Nature sorts it out or shall I head straight to the vet?

That’s a vet job I’m afraid. They are designed to only go one way, and that’s in.
The sooner the better (and cheaper)

I would go to the vets, grass seeds are designed by nature to stick and not work loose, it’s how they are physically moved to a new place to grow. I should imagine they are very uncomfortable when stuck in an ear , it’s a quick thing to get removed, but if it works its way further in it could get nasty.

Thank you all
Appt booked for tonight. Last one!

How did the appointment go Happy?

Thank you for thinking of us. They had to sedate him in the end as he was not playing ball at all with the vet looking in his ear.
They discovered no grass seed but a yeast infection and a perforated ear drum .
We were able to bring him home last night but not until about 11.30pm. I've only been given an ear wash to use daily for the next 14 days and then gradually lessen the use.
We haven't been given any antibiotics though.

Should I be a tad concerned that the chap we saw might not be a fully qualified vet? He was very young, seemed rather nervous and isn't listed as a vet on the practices website.
Or am I totally over thinking this?

The dog was slow to get going this morning (nothing new there ) but has eaten, walked, pooed and played quite happily all day.

I work in a vets. He's probably a new graduate, fully qualified but not listed on the website yet.
No-one can sedate or prescribe without having their RCVS number. We have two at our practice . I wouldn't worry.

Thank you for the reassurance. It's much appreciated.

Why would your dog need antibiotics for a fungal infection?

It’s a yeast infection. You wouldn’t be given antibiotics if you had thrush

Oh poor pup. So glad you took him and got him sorted out . It’s funny how they know if the vet is a bit new and nervous!

You are both right, of course. He doesn't need antibiotics for a yeast infection.

Poor dog. Our pup had a nasty ear infection that started off with us just the cleaning stuff you got, but it got worse and she did need special drops in the end so keep an eye on it and if no improvement after a couple of days go back. We now have to regularly inspect and clean her ears so we don't get to the point of infection again.