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Ooooh yes, definitely get the vet to look at it before trying anything. There could be open lacerations, ulcers etc.

I believe the Blue Power is alcohol based (you probably already knew), so maybe not such a good idea for your girl after all?

Best to get on it straight away. The ear flapping can cause haematoma's which would then require surgery.

Maybe try the Malaseb then (with vets okay), but only syringe a little in (few ml's). My Saint is also prone to ear infections. I have to be careful to get in early or the ear flapping causes problems. After I've syringed in the Malaseb dilute, she flaps like mad, but the chunks of goop fly everywhere Then after a couple of days - gone!! However!!! This is a recurring problem. She gets them every 5months or so. So don't know if there is a permanent solution somewhere. ;)

Thanks for the info ;)

With flea dermatitis, does the hair always grow back or can you be left with spots of no hair growth?

Massage some Paw Paw ointment in to the affected area. ;)

mix 1 part Malaseb shampoo to 30 parts water and syringe gently in to ear

Sorry to drag this thread back up again, Dru ... but have you, or any other post readers had any experience with using Maloseb as an ear wash on a dog that is super sensitive to the usual cleaners? Is it more mild than others?

I've found it to be more mild than some others. My swf has super sensitive skin and it's worked wonders with him. However as Ellz said

The vet thinks it was probably being unable to dry the ear completely with the Malaseb in it that agravated the problem.

I have also experienced this with another dog, where a bit of the solution made the canal all squishy, thus yeasty still as I must not have wiped it out properly/the dog didn't shake out the excess. I haven't personally used the Blue Power, but from what I've heard it sounds like great stuff too. I keep forgetting about Blue Power, as I'd like to give it a shot.

Can you buy it ready made? Or will I need to be proactive and get the ingredients myself? ;)

Hi Michelle (Happy Birthday!! :rolleyes: )

I've used it on two different dogs, one with great results, the other with nil. I would definitely recommend to try it.

Sounds like malassesia (yeast). If you have any Malaseb on hand, mix 1 part Malaseb shampoo to 30 parts water and syringe gently in to ear, massage well then wipe. Do this a couple of times a week and it should soon clear up. Although.....best bet is to take your dog to the vet first. It definitely sounds like a yeast/fungal type of infection.

I've found the Malaseb solution to work alot more effectively than the expensive ear drops!

WOO HOO!!! I'm sure the whole board will benefit from your studies

I've been told they aren't digestable Although I still feed them about once a month.

Hence, why puppy pre school is so great! A means to socialise pups in a controlled environment.

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You can try all the drugs in the worl but retraining will get the best results

Yes, however the dog will probably be more receptive to re training if calmed down a little, and then you can wean off the meds. I have had one dog on clomicalm with good results combined with behavioural help, and one cat with terrible results who just looked stoned all the time and hardly ever opened her eyes (so took her off it).

I'm so sorry Bommy - run free from pain Molly

I pm'd you a couple of days ago offering to help, yet no reply.

Hanrob has a good reputation, however personally I believe you are better off being trained with your dog. Three months is way too young IMO for a dog to be sent away from home for training. This early period is critical for socialising and bonding with their owners. Depending on where you live in Sydney, there are Delta run courses which are alot better, espcially for the owners!! Did you and your pup go through puppy pre-school? If not, I would phone your local vet and enrol him now! Your puppy pre school class should also be able to recommend good local obedience classes. It's not just the dog who needs training, if you can't discipline your pup, he will turn in to a terror (with or without Hanrob).

Puppy pre school will go through all the basics of grooming, health, socialisation plus also sit, drop, stay, stand, come and heel.

She has huge scar tissue in the area and no further debarking was possible as it would have compromised her ability to breath.

My Saint was debarked before I got her. She has a huge amount of scar tissue which does cause breathing difficulties for her. When she gets over excited she gags and wheezes as though not enough air is coming through. She has raspy breathing too. Tube-ing her for surgery is quite fiddly. She had an infection from where she was attacked by another dog in her throat which formed a large hard lump which I have had to leave, as the surgery would have created even more scar tissue

When she does bark, it sounds as though she has had a pack of Marlboros, however she is not a huge barker at all.

So sorry Soniq Rest in peace Tyson.

Crap! Someone gave me a bag to try once, gave all the dogs hotspots and their coat dropped its lustre. I gave it to someone else.

Does shampoo "go off"??

Yes, it does. There are use by dates on the ones that do need to be used by a certain time. Also mixing shampoos/conditioners with water can cause them to go off and slightly mouldy aswell.

Another Aloveen Shampoo and Conditioner fan here I also use it on my clients dogs.

WOO HOO!!! A hearty congratulations to you and Elvis FDX

:protest: And we must have some photos of Bubba pleeeease :D Gorgeous name for no doubt, a gorgeous puppy.

So sorry for your loss Bob and Erica

Rest In Peace Beasley

Awww, poor Spud! At least you now know what was wrong with his leg, that must be comforting after all your worries. I LOVE his pink coban - very cute!

Will be thinking of you Sue............

Have always done it, big dogs and little ones. Plus use Advantage DUO for fleas. No problems here.

I'm a huge fan of Permoxin too I use it on Victoria for ticks...... we just have to wing it for Angus though as the cat grooms him, and it is extremely deathly to cats.

I like Frontline if you are in a tick area, but if not i would go with the Advantage as it seems to work great against fleas (you can also bath the animal just as much as you can with Frontline).

Advantage are launching a new top spot called Advantix which is for tick/flea prevention. It is a different ingredient to Frontline, so hoping it actually works!!