Ear care for Lagotto Romagnolo

[JoeR]

Our Lagotto has been having ear infections from wax buildup. We have the groomer remove the wax every time he is groomed. However, periodically the wax still builds up and there is an infection. Our veterinarian has plucked the hair from his ears a few times (about every six months), and this has helped. Our veterinarian has also prescribed the allergy medication Apoquel, and this also seems to help. If anyone has other suggestions for ear care, that would be greatly appreciated. Ideally, we’d like to avoid the hair plucking because each time he needs to be sedated and there are risks to that.
 

[Mairead]

I searched "ear care Lagotto" and found a comprehensive guide from New Zealand. 

The ear care needs to be much more frequent than every six months. Certainly not waiting until there is so much hair that the dog needs to be sedated. How often is your dog groomed? 

Recurring infections I would consider a sign that something is not right about the ears or the ear care. 

[JoeR]

Thank you for your fast response. The six month period I was referring to was the timing for having the hair in his ears plucked. We have his ears cleaned by the groomer every two weeks. Can you share the comprehensive guide that you found. Thank you very much!

[Mairead]

"Lagotto Romagnolo New Zealand"

https://lagotto.org.nz

 

P.S. I've never had hairy dogs myself.

Edited June 16 by Mairead

[JoeR]

Mairead, thank you for sharing the link! It’s very helpful.