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Title: Serious Ear Infection!!
From: Date: 18-Aug-2007 7:20:15 AM
Type: Answered Question

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Hi Doc,

My dog is having a v serious ear infection.. been some time already.. on and off.. previously seems ok liao den now come back even worse than before... i did some web research abt it.. and suspect tat it's a kind of severe infection known as otitis externa.. it produces pus & haf a v foul smell... and bleeds... he seem in great discomfort & alwas rub his ear on the floor... i try to keep it clean by cleanin his ear every one to two days but situation still v bad... dun even dare to pluck his ear hair as i can see its gona b v painful for him... i read from web tat haf to go the the vet for a ear flush & might even haf to operate the vertical ear to throughly cleanse it... even haf to sedate the dog... if its really tat case, how much is it likely to cost in total? Cos im currently unemployed... in the mean time is der any advise like how i shd clean his ears? or prevent it from gettin worse? Reali dun knw wat to do.. from the web, i was told tat by usin apple cider vinegar and mixing it wit water to clease the ear is good.. is it true?

Below is the link to view his ear condition before cleaning... it shows the solidified pus & blood mixture on the outside of the ear... and wen i use cotton bud to clean the inside, can see fresh blood stains.. seems like it never drys up.. and the pus gettin thick & sticky... im reli worried as even his eyes oso got very sticky yellowish discharge. somehow i feel must be linked to his ears... pls advise! And also the estimated cost it's likely to cost to cure him... so i can prep for the money.. thanks a million!

Image of his ear condition:
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDpE9jUhOSMQmR3Aimyg-qdwFJKolV0aYsXRxu9exeHYPsMYJuQYc5-knWqqHE4KNLyAmXG3tijYtsupWIJxtcUlVQOoiQ75KAWOiJpNj4RpCLPliJGXyOyhlOXj9eim7q77LwU_uW7U/s1600-h/10082007562-ifect.jpg


Answer
Your pet’s ear condition seems severe. I'll not encourage you to try treating him by yourself.

He extremely needs veterinary intervention. Inappropriate medication can make the problem worse posing permanent damage and hearing loss. You can just clean outside part with cotton ball wet sterile saline.

Veterinary cost wise please contact our veterinary clinics.


Regards,
Dr. Jackelyn

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Title: Goat's milk for dog?
From: Michelle Date: 18-Aug-2007 7:35:05 AM
Type: Answered Question

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Hi doc,

I've been feeding my female dog and her puppies goat's milk. Previously wen i jus bought her, the pet farm oso instructed me to feed with goat's milk powder mixed with dry food, as cow's milk gt lactose. i bought a tin of milk replacement at first but it seems oilier & harder to dissolve & dun reli smell good. so i went to buy the goat's milk instead.

And my other dog wans it too! I'm tinkin if it's okay for dogs to drink goat's milk everyday, mixed wit their dry food (jus like how we eat our cornflakes)? Cos they are too pampered wit cooked food & wun eat dry food.. tat seems the onli way they will enjoy their dry food!

And when is the best time i should bring the pups for vaccinations? One of the puppy 5 toes on each of its hind legs.. supposedly 4. Dew claws i checked... now he is alady 1 mth old.. advisable to remove it? or shd i jus leave it as it is?


Answer
Yes, goat’s milk is the best suitable for puppies. You may want to try PLC’s brand Esbilac goat’s milk-based formula which is best recommended for growing puppies and for their nursing mother.

Puppy preventative health schedule start at 3 weeks of age to checked for tummy worms. Initial injection for the vaccination series starts at 6 weeks of age, nevertheless interval of succeeding doses vary on the risk of exposure.


Regards,
Dr. Jackelyn