A cocker spaniel's ears are long and covered with fur.cocker spaniels are so beautiful because of their ears, but they can cause constant ear infections.Ear infections can become chronic and severe, making your cocker spaniel feel miserable and itchy.If you notice your cocker spaniel's ears are bothering him, act quickly to get him the treatment he needs to feel better.
Step 1: You can watch how your dog behaves.
Your cocker spaniel has a problem with his ears.He will shake his head, scratch his ears, and be sensitive to touch on it.He may rub his ear against furniture.You may hear him cry out when he scratches his ears.An aural hematoma is caused by excessive head shaking.
Step 2: You should smell your dog's ears.
Ear infections can produce a foul odor.Lift the flap of one ear and sniff inside the ear if your cocker spaniel will let you touch his ears.It won't take long for the smell to reach your nose.A swamp/pond water smell is caused by an ear that has been bitten by the Pseudomonas.
Step 3: Look in your dog's ears.
Look inside his ears if your cocker spaniel will let you.The ears are red.You can also see redness on the skin.If your cocker spaniel's ears contain mites, you wouldn't be able to see them.Dark, coffee ground-like bumps are evidence of their irritation.
Step 4: Examine the discharge coming from your dog's ears.
Depending on the cause of the ear infections, you may see discharge exiting the ears.The discharge will be one of a few colors, such as yellow or brown, and have a certain consistency.The discharge will be brown and crumbly with ear mites.The discharge may have something in it.
Step 5: Your vet will examine your dog.
If you don't get your cocker spaniel's ear infections treated by your vet, they can spread from the outer ear to the middle and inner ear, which can be difficult to treat.Your cocker spaniel's ears will be examined by your vet to determine the cause of the ear infections.To diagnose the ear infection, your vet will use an otoscope to look in the ears, gently touch and manipulate them, and take samples to analyze under a microscope.If your cocker spaniel's ears are painful, or the ear canal is narrow, your vet will need to tranquilize him.Ear infections can be caused by food allergies and other health conditions.If your cocker spaniel has chronic ear infections, your vet may recommend a food trial to identify the allergy-causing ingredient.
Step 6: Allow your vet to treat your dog's ears.
Ear infections can be treated with ear drops or oral medications.Instructions to treat your cocker spaniel's ears at home will be given by your vet after the first ear cleaning and treatment.Depending on the severity of the infection, your vet may need to anesthetize your cocker spaniel to clean and treat his ears.If you have a follow-up appointment, your vet may advise you to only use the prescribed medication at home.Dog owners can sometimes be too aggressive with ear cleaning, so you don't want to damage your cocker spaniel's ears with improper cleaning.
Step 7: It's time to treat.
According to what is causing your cocker spaniel's ear infections, your vet will prescribe antibiotics and antifungals.Steroids are useful for treating ear infections.Antibiotics can be given by mouth or ear drops.When the ear infection is chronic or has spread to the middle ear, oral administration is recommended.If your cocker spaniel has ear mites, your vet will prescribe a medication to kill them.There are many flea preventatives out there.Your vet will show you how to give the medication.
Step 8: You can schedule a follow-up appointment with your vet.
Your vet will want to see your cocker spaniel again in about 7 days after the initial ear cleaning and treatment.This will allow your vet to check your dog's ears.If the ears are looking better, your vet may advise you to continue with the current treatment plan.Your vet may have to do more extensive testing to determine the cause of the chronic ear infections if the ear infection goes away and then comes back.
Step 9: Follow treatment instructions.
If you want to successfully treat your cocker spaniel's ear infection, you must administer the medications as prescribed.Don't stop treating the ears when they start looking better.Reinfection is more likely if you stop the medication early.The prescribed number of drops is what you should use if you are giving ear drops.Don't forget or skip treatment.A missed or skipped dose can increase the risk of reinfection.
Step 10: Clean.
Ear infections can be treated with a clean cocker spaniel's ears.To clean his ears, you will need a high-quality ear cleaning solution and cotton balls or cotton gauze.If you use a cotton swab, it will push debris down further in the ear.According to the instructions on the label, Lift the flap of one ear and squirt some ear cleaning solution in the ear.Rub the base of the ear for about 20 to 30 seconds and then wipe it dry.Go back and forth with the other ear.After you put the solution in his ear, he might want to shake his head.Let him do it.The tip of the bottle should not touch your dog's ears.The solution could be contaminated by whatever is in his ears.30 minutes is enough to clean the ears.It's a good idea to clean his ears once or twice a week.Ear infections can be caused by frequent ear cleanings.
Step 11: Don't use homemade ear cleaning products.
Home remedies for cleaning a dog's ears include homemade products.Don't use them!Home remedies and ear cleaning products can cause inflammation and swelling in your cocker spaniel's ears, which can lead to infections.