Bulldog question

CC
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Mountain Legend

26 Jul 2011 09:36 #1 by CC

Bulldog question was created by CC

Our male bulldog has constant yeast infections in his ears.
What is a good method to clear this up?
We prefer something more natural.
Is gentian violet a safe option?

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kdw
Tourist

28 Jul 2011 09:05 #2 by kdw

Replied by kdw on topic Bulldog question

Hi Becky, to clean my pups ears, for years and years I have used Boric Acid mixed in witch hazel with gentin violet or betadine Let me look it up I forget the exact recipe I also use a NFP Puffer after the ear has dried from the wash to dry up the gook Be sure and stand back after the wash and let them shake out as much as possible

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kdw
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28 Jul 2011 09:11 #3 by kdw

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http://zimfamilycockers.com/EarCleaner.htm here is the recipe although I do not recommend using alcohal as it stings the ears, I have always left it out and have used Witch Hazel and boric acid and betadine or violet

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HappyCamper
Mountain Legend

28 Jul 2011 09:38 #4 by HappyCamper

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My sister-in-laws dog would get yeast infections all the time, turned out to be a food allergy.

Next time I talk to her I will ask what type of food allergy.

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CC
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Mountain Legend

29 Jul 2011 22:18 #5 by CC

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Thx guys.....
I suspect that a lot of his problem is some sort of allergy. We just fight this all the time with him. Our female never has any problems. I look forward to trying your recipe.

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kdw
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30 Jul 2011 08:44 #6 by kdw

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Hi Becky, alot of yeast infections for dogs come from too much Sugar in diet, yeast thrives on sugar, check his food and his snackies Hope it helps

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CC
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Mountain Legend

30 Jul 2011 09:10 #7 by CC

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We have slowed his dessert diet way down lol .
I did give him some birthday cake last week on his 6th birthday.

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HappyCamper
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30 Jul 2011 09:18 #8 by HappyCamper

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Sister-in-laws dog had a grain allergy she had to move him to a grain free dogfood.

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kdw
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30 Jul 2011 09:36 #9 by kdw

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yep, grain allergies too can cause yeast infections in ears

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Amy Murdock DVM
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03 Aug 2011 14:55 #10 by Amy Murdock DVM

Replied by Amy Murdock DVM on topic Bulldog question

Any type of ear cleaner that has a drying agent should help decrease the frequency of yeast infections but may not clear them up until you resolve the underlying problem, usually allergies with bulldogs. If you have more questions, about ears or allergies, I'd be happy to help.

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