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My dog has itchy ears for months. How to get affordable vet care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 15 lbs

My long-haired Dachshund has really itchy ears. The adoption lady said to rub coconut oil in them, but this has been going on for months. We really don't have money to see a vet. Is there anything we can do?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 31st, 2017

Poor guy. It is very likely he has an ear infection, which unfortunately won't go away with coconut oil or any over the counter products for that matter. He will need to see a vet for prescription ear medication to treat this because ear infections are usually either bacterial and/or fungal and need prescription medicine to clear the infection completely. There are some ear medications available through some online stores as well if you can find one. However, the quickest way to treat is through your vet. Here is a website link that may help you afford a vet visit for Jimbo. http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html You can also consider visiting your local low cost clinic or shelter that may have a vet on staff to help provdie affordable veterinary care for your pet Jimbo. In the meantime you can purchase an over the counter dewaxing cleaner from your local pet store to help flush the ears and provide some relief while you research your options for Jimbo's care moving forward. Best wishes with your pet Jimbo and I hope he gets some relief from his suspected ear infection soon. Take care.

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