Dog ear infection: Can I give home remedies before seeing a vet?

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My dog has an ear infection. Can I give her anything until I can take her to the Vet? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 6 years and 3 months old | 34 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, unfortunately, there is is nothing you can give Sissy until she sees a vet. That's because it's never safe to self treat your animal, as you may accidentally do harm to her. In addition, ear infections in dogs can be caused by bacteria, yeast, and ear mites, so in order to treat it properly, the cause of the ear infection needs to be diagnosed. I would take Sissy into the vet as soon as you can because it's very important to treat ear infections promptly. Leaving them untreated can lead to hearing loss.

Dog ear infection: Can I give home remedies before seeing a vet?

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