My dog's ear is swollen, red, and shaking. Can I treat at home?

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My dog has an ear infection and he has red dots in it. He keeps shaking his head and it's pretty swollen. I'm not sure how to treat it, can't take him to the vet because I can't get a muzzle on him so I was thinking maybe I can treat him at home. Just don't know how. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 70 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear that Chance is so uncomfortable. It is difficult to tell you what to treat the ear with without knowing what is wrong. If you are unable to get a traditional muzzle on him, you might consider getting chance a basket style muzzle. Most dogs tend to like these and tolerate them much better as they are not so constraining. You can also train dogs to enjoy muzzle. Putting them on can be made in to a game. The best way to accomplish this is by first just holding the muzzle while giving your dog treats. Eventually, you want to stick your hand through the muzzle and give him the treats. Slowly, you want to move your hand back out the muzzle getting your dog's head close and closer to inside of it. Eventually, place the treat on top of the muzzle. I am sure you see where I am going with this. It can take some time, but I find this to be the most effective way to get dogs to not mind the muzzle. Back to the ear. I can not tell you for sure whether or not there is a bacterial infection, fungal infection, inflammatory reaction, or some sort of allergic reaction occurring. As a result, you'd have to just throw the whole kitchen sink at it. You would also have to know that by putting a wash or drug inside the ear without a vet looking at it, you will not be sure if the ear drum is in tact. If you choose to go this route, the best stuff you can get without a prescription would be the following: https://www.amazon.com/Mal-Ket-TrizEDTA-Flush-Dechra/dp/B019WY40FK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 https://www.amazon.com/Pet-King-Enzymatic-Solution-Ounces/dp/B0025YOJXS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1496193046&sr=1-1&keywords=mometamax+ear+drops+for+dogs The ear wash and the medication should be placed inside the ear pretty deeply and massaged around. The ear can also be cleaned out with gauze and q-tips. You do not have to worry about damaging the ear drum manually unless you start bending the q tip (don't do that!) Best of luck!

My dog's ear is swollen, red, and shaking. Can I treat at home?

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