I just need some feedback on what is currently going on - It should first be known that this is not an emergency post.
For 2-3 weeks now I have noticed Ada shaking her head, scratching primarily one ear, and chewing/licking her feet. This would rarely happen too and not all in the course of one day even. I had taken her swimming in the lake and kayaking on a river so I thought there might be some bacteria or water in her ear.
I've been treating with a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
This morning, I realized that she is still doing it. She gently and slowly will scratch her ear and then lick/chew at the food that she just used to scratch with.
I made a vet appointment for her for Friday morning.
I'm always had a *fear* of over medicating my dog. I don't like the idea of putting her on antibiotics right away.
Just curious if any of you have any suggestions or insights.
Her ears don't show any production of yeast, between her toes and pads are not inflamed or pink... these are all things that I would look for, but I'm not seeing it.
I'm still committed to taking her to the vet, just don't know/think antibiotics are necessary.
For 2-3 weeks now I have noticed Ada shaking her head, scratching primarily one ear, and chewing/licking her feet. This would rarely happen too and not all in the course of one day even. I had taken her swimming in the lake and kayaking on a river so I thought there might be some bacteria or water in her ear.
I've been treating with a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
This morning, I realized that she is still doing it. She gently and slowly will scratch her ear and then lick/chew at the food that she just used to scratch with.
I made a vet appointment for her for Friday morning.
I'm always had a *fear* of over medicating my dog. I don't like the idea of putting her on antibiotics right away.
Just curious if any of you have any suggestions or insights.
Her ears don't show any production of yeast, between her toes and pads are not inflamed or pink... these are all things that I would look for, but I'm not seeing it.
I'm still committed to taking her to the vet, just don't know/think antibiotics are necessary.