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How long until MalAcetic Otic works for my dog's ear infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 9 years and 1 month old

How long until ear infection treatment shows results? Went to vet yesterday due to suspect ear infection (flapping/scratching; not severe or constant). Looked inside ear + saw inflammation but unsure of infection so cleaned/plucked ears and gave MalAcetic Otic to clean every other day for 14 days. Has dry skin and suspected allergies as well. Licks paws ever since she was a puppy so stained pink. Itch does not interfere with activities. Usually scratches face but was just worried. On Revolution.

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 14th, 2017

Trisha should start feeling better within about 48 hours if the treatment is working. It sounds like the vet decided to hold of on a topical treatment and have you start with just cleaning. So if you clean her ears with the MalAcetic tomorrow and Thursday is she still flapping/itching then I would recommending calling her veterinarian to see if they would like to prescribe her a topical treatment. I hope Trisha is feeling back to normal soon!

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

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    Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would suggest using the ear medication as directed and if there is no improvement with this treatment then I would have the ears rechecked by the veterinarian for additional treatment options. From your description it sounds as though Trisha is dealing with allergies. I would suggest talking to your veterinarian about other treatment options for allergies such as apoquel and cytopoint. I would recommend using a shampoo such as Douxo PS calm shampoo and bathe twice weekly. I would also recommend using welactin omega-3 fish oil and essential 6 Spot On by dermoscent. I would also recommend using a spray called malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the feet several times per day to help relieve any itching on the feet. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns

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