Various ear diseases are quite common among pets. In addition to ear ticks and allergies, it can be otitis media. Dogs with long drooping ears are especially susceptible to them. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis to a pet, but it is possible to alleviate the suffering of the animal. There are various drops for dogs (ear), with which they carry out hygienic treatment of the ear canal or treat inflammation. But if after a few days the pet does not feel better, you need to go to the vet, because neglected diseases can lead to serious problems.
What are the ear drops for dogs?
Hygienic preparations should be used regularly. This will help not only clean the animal’s auricle , but also prevent the development of inflammatory diseases. Basically, these drugs are made on the basis of herbal ingredients and are absolutely safe for pets.
- Hygienic drops and lotions are widely represented in pet stores, so you can choose any drug: Bars, Otifri, Otodepin, Rosinka and others.
- Antibiotic ear drops for dogs should be used carefully and only after a doctor’s appointment. Indeed, some bacteria may be resistant to such drugs, and fungi and parasites multiply even faster during their use. Therefore, with the independent use of ear drops, you need to read their composition. The antibiotic contains such drugs: Otibiovin, Surolan, Anandin, Otovedin and others.
- The most effective drops that have not only antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects, but also destroy fungi and parasites. Such complex preparations will help alleviate the suffering of the animal before diagnosis. You can use drops of “Otoferonol”, “Decta”, “Aurican”, “Bars”, “Anandin Plus” and others.
- Drops from allergic diseases relieve itching and irritation. But at the same time, it is recommended to exclude the animal’s contact with the allergen and give antihistamines inside. To relieve itching, you can apply drops of Bars, Sofradeks, Otodepin and others.
Ear drops for dogs from otitis media
If the pet shakes its ears, constantly scratches them, experiences pain, inside the auricle there is swelling, redness, accumulation of sulfur, an unpleasant smell is felt, you need to show the animal to the veterinarian. Inflammatory ear diseases can have different causes, and treatment depends on that.
If you suspect otitis media, do not immediately apply ear drops for dogs containing an antibiotic. Only after analysis and diagnosis can a doctor prescribe such drugs. The choice of medicine depends on the form of the disease.
- With fungal otitis media, it is necessary to use complex preparations based on miconazole, clotrimazole or nystatin. They not only relieve itching and inflammation, but also destroy the fungus. Ear drops for dogs can be used: Surolan (has antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects), Aurizon (destroys both fungi and bacteria), Otonazole (effective against fungal infections, relieves inflammation and itching).
- For the treatment of allergic otitis media, it is necessary to instill preparations containing antihistamines or glucocorticoids: Sofradex, Anauran and others. They will help relieve itching and swelling.
- Traumatic otitis media is treated with wound healing drugs. After processing the auricle, you can dig in the following drops: "Otopedin", "Aurikan" and others.
- The most difficult to treat is purulent bacterial otitis media. After determining the causative agent of the disease, drops with an antibiotic are prescribed. Treatment should be comprehensive: the drug is instilled only after hygienic treatment of the dog’s ears. Apply such drops: "Normax", "Candibiotic", "Otipaks", "Otibiovet", "Anandin" and others.
- Otitis can also be caused by ear mites. In this case, complex treatment and the use of drops having an insectoacaricidal effect are also necessary.
Drops against an ear tick
Such an infection is easy to determine on your own. With an ear mite, a dark coating builds up in the dog’s ear. With severe damage, fluid may appear, and plaque will spread to the whiskey of the animal. The pet constantly shakes his ears and scratches them. Treatment against ticks should be carried out several times a day. Often the treatment is long, but usually three weeks is enough. With repeated infection or the appearance of complications, it is better to show the pet to the veterinarian. The following drugs are used to treat otodecosis: Bars, Dekta, Anandin Plus, Tsipam, Insectal Plus, Amikrazin and others.
Drops for ear hygiene
The pet needs to be cleaned regularly. It is advisable to do this once a week, and for animals with hanging ears - daily. This will help prevent the development of inflammation and begin treatment for a parasitic infection at an early stage of onset. There are various hygienic ear drops for dogs and cats:
- "Dewdrop" is a herbal preparation containing propolis, extracts of St. John's wort, sage and calendula. It not only cleans the auricle, but also relieves swelling, heals small wounds.
- Otopedin is made on the basis of pine oil and mullein extract and has anti-inflammatory and wound healing effects.
- "Fitolar Lotion-Spray" is a herbal preparation that not only cleanses the auricle, but is also used in the complex treatment of infections.
- Epi-Otik Lotion is used for hygienic treatment of ears for otitis media.
Rules for the use of ear drops
Before using any drug, you should carefully read the instructions. It is advisable to show the pet to the veterinarian so that the doctor helps in choosing a medicine.
To increase the effectiveness of treatment, you must follow some rules:
- Before instillation of the drug, it is necessary to clean the pet's ear of crusts and sulfur;
- during processing, you can not enter a cotton swab deeply so as not to damage the eardrum;
- drops need to be warmed in a hand or in warm water;
- when instilling, the pet’s ear is pulled back, and then you need to squeeze it a little and massage it so that the drug spreads over the entire surface;
- during the procedure it is important to praise the dog, and then give her a treat.