Poorly ear

[Selina27]

My sweet girl has nasty gunky ear, we are on day 3 of ear washes and drops. The thing is she showed little sign of it, just a slight head tilt then shook her head after barking which made me start to think we needed a vet's appointment. Later that evening my daughter popped in and greeted Cass with an enthusiastic head/ear rub - and Cass yelped. So off to the vet -- the amount of horrible stuff that came out was unbelievable! At no point did she resist treatment, although it clearly hurt at the end. Even the vet was amazed at her stoicsm!
I felt bad not realising how bad it was, although in my defense there was no redness, swelling or odour, nor has she been scratching the affected ear. She's being very good about having the wash out and drops put in, and I can manage it myself luckily. I am sure my neighbour would assist if need be.
In fact if anything Cass is leaning her ear into my hand and seems to like the massage, as if she'd like my hands to get all the stuff out!
We have a week of treatment, then a check up appointment with the vet.

 

[Atemas]

Poor Cassie - she is a brave girl - I hope the treatment clears her ear quickly. Bless her for helping you by leaning in

 

[Granca]

Poor Cassie. Ear problems aren’t always apparent for a while. I hope it clears up soon.

 

[Cath]

Poor girl Cassie, Don't blame yourself Helen you didn't know

Hope she is soon on the mend

 

[M.F.]

Ear problems are the pits. Snowie’s ears are bad most of the time. There’s a new product called Softotic, which is a cortisone ear spray. My vet said to use it when Snowie’s ears are inflamed instead of the antibiotic+cortisone drops. She was concerned about overusing antibiotics because Snowie needs them so often. It’s a magic spray and gives immediate relief. I’m sure with its own side effects.

Snowie also leans in. And he also groans as if it’s a good feeling.

I hope Cassie’s ear is back to normal asap! xxx

 

[SwampDonkey]

Fingers crossed everything works she such a good girly

 

[edzbird]

Coco suffers now and then, but he does love the ear medicine so. Hoping Cassie is feeling a lot more comfortable very soon

 

[kateincornwall]

Dear girl , they hide poorliness so very well, hope she will be 100% soon xxx

 

[MellowYellow]

Oh poor Cass! Hopefully it will all be cleared up in a week.

 

[Lab_adore]

Poor Cassie, I hope it clears up asap

 

[Cath]

How is Cassie this morning @Selina27

 

[Kelsey]

Poor girl, it’s amazing how stoic they can be. Hugo has a double ear infection at the moment and I only had a tiny inkling that something was brewing because he was scratching a bit. I hope her ears clear up quickly

 

[Selina27]

How is Cassie this morning @Selina27

Fine and dandy - she's quite sure it's past breakfast time already !

I think I was just a bit shocked how much stuff came out and is continuing to do so .

 

[Joy]

Poor Cassie - hope her ear is better soon. And glad it's not interfering with her appetite!

 

[Cath]

Glad she is getting better Helen @Selina27

 

[Woodwoman]

Good to hear that she is better. Labradors are so stoical it's hard to know what's going on sometimes.

 

[Stacia]

Poor Cassie but what a brave girl. I wonder what caused such a sudden onset? Sounds as if the treatment is working xx

 

[Selina27]

Glad she is getting better Helen @Selina27

Well, she's not been ill as such, but just lately she has been a bit subdued and preoccupied,
Looking like this last week

I did wonder what she was thinking!

 

[Selina27]

I wonder what caused such a sudden onset?

Not sure it was really - I think a couple of things happened that alerted me to the possibility.

 

[Selina27]

Looking more like herself

Vet check yesterday showed improvement but still stuff in the ear, so after cytology I was given different drops to put in for a further 10 days after washing.
I think she does feel more comfortable.