I. Can erythromycin be used for dog ear inflammation?
Infected dogs with ear mites, water in the ears, fungal infections, etc. may cause ear inflammation, especially in some lop-eared dogs with large and long ears and dogs with more hair in the ear canal , Because the ear canal is moist, if it is not cleaned regularly, it is easy to appear red, swollen and inflamed due to bacterial or parasitic infection.
Some pet owners will first think of some anti-inflammatory drugs that are often used in our lives, such as erythromycin ointment, when they find that their dog’s ears are inflamed.
Erythromycin ointment does have a certain effect on otitis caused by bacterial infection, but if the dog’s otitis is not only caused by bacterial infection, such as mixed with fungal or parasitic infection, then erythromycin The effect of vegetarian ointment is obviously insufficient.
Therefore, if it is found that the dog’s ear is inflamed, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for examination first, and after determining the specific cause, it is better to give the dog symptomatic treatment. If you use it at home, it may be counterproductive. Effect.
Second, how to prevent ear inflammation in dogs?
1. Dogs with thick ears must pluck their ears regularly. Pet owners can remind the groomer to pluck their ears when they take the dog to the pet store for a bath.
2. For lop-eared dogs, ear canal cleaner should be used regularly to clean the ears. Ergafen care solution is recommended. The pH is more suitable for the pet’s skin and will not cause irritation. It can quickly dissolve earwax and earwax. , and play an antibacterial and bacteriostatic effect.
3. When bathing the dog, pay attention to protect the dog’s ears and try to avoid water entering the ears. If the dog’s ears get wet accidentally, use a towel to absorb the water in time after bathing. Then blow dry with a hairdryer.
4. Regularly use abamectin transdermal solution and other anthelmintics that can effectively target ear mites in dogs, strictly prevent ear mites, and avoid otitis caused by itching and scratching of ear mites.
