Inner Ear infection often

[2pups622]

Brownie my Yorkie Always has had a problem with regular ear infections usually due to being allergic to something. Never a big deal treat them and thats it.
Now he get's inner ear infections ever few months Poor thing is in pain every time the vet has he meds a refill i dont even have to bring him in anymore I want a cure or something for this i feel really bad for him. Last time he ate a fruit loop and it cause it this time Nothing he just woke up with it. I use his ear drying wash often because if his ears get wet he gets one.
ANy help?

 

[HappyPuppy]

I don't know much about allergies... you might try switching to a grain free food if you haven't already... Have you had any allergy tests done yet? Could be grass or detergent or chicken, etc... Good luck with that - ear infections are no fun!

 

[GlassOnion]

It looks like he's a hairy eared dog. Do you pluck out the hairs from the inside of the ears?

 

[Barb04]

Sometimes a grain free food will help like TOTW. I've also heard lots of good things about Natural Balance Duck & Sw. Potato food helping.

 

[dachshunds4me]

Do you mean otitis externa?
The "inner ear" usually refers to the very inside of the ear where it causes dizzyness and vomiting.

Dog Ear Infection - Info On Ear Infections In Dogs (Canine Ear Infection)

As others mentioned, this can be caused by eating a non-allergen free diet.
Using a unique protein source can help with the outer ear infections dogs are prone to.

 

[2pups622]

He is on Nb Duck and potato For the simple reason he is allergic to everything.
we have not done the allergy testing because he is allergic to to much everything would come up and there are thing that arnt even tested for that he is allergic to.

Yes Inner ear Poor thing Is in alot of pain when he gets them.

 

[Grab]

I'm not a fan of Hills at all, but if he truly has such severe food allergies, you might try Hills Z/D to at least see if it gives some relief.

You might also have the allergy testing done anyway. My coworker has a dog who is allergic to just about everything under the sun (food AND contact..even rice) and she was able to find a food he does well on.

I'd also make sure the vet does actually see him for the ear issues at times, rather than just refill each time. Sometimes there can be other causes of ear infections (bacterial, etc) even in a dog who has routine ear problems.

 

[dachshunds4me]

If you aren't having luck with Duck/Potato, try Venison or Bison. Switch them until you see improvement.
My allergy kids are now on Salmon/Sweet potato from Costco and doing well on it.