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Why is my ear discharge bloody?

My dog's ear has a brown-reddish discharge and he is irritated.The Vet is closed. Can I do anything right now?

  • So backstory: My dog just got groomed a few days ago. Today I've noticed his ear was very red and had a brown-red discharge and a very pungent odour. He is also running his body along our furniture like he is irritated. He doesn't seem to be tilting his head and when i touch his ear he doesn't move or anything. I'm just wondering if he is in pain though? Also the Vet is closed right now so I can only take him tomorrow morning. But is there anything I can do until then to relieve him of pain or irritation?

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    It sounds as if the ear has a possible infection. Until you're able to get him to a vet, try to douse the ear with a modest amount of hydrogen peroxide. Try to keep the dog from ingesting it. Let the peroxide bubble for several minutes, then blot it dry. If possible, use a small amount of Neosporin and spread it very thin, so the dog will not ingest that either. There is a brand of Neosporin which actually has a mild pain killer in it. That might make the dog a little more comfortable, and stem the infection until a vet can see him.

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It sounds as if the ear has a possible infection. Until you're able to get him to a vet, try to douse the ear with a modest amount of hydrogen peroxide. Try to keep the dog from ingesting it. Let the peroxide bubble for several minutes, then blot it dry. If possible, use a small amount of Neosporin and spread it very thin, so the dog will not ingest that either. There is a brand of Neosporin which actually has a mild pain killer in it. That might make the dog a little more comfortable, and stem the infection until a vet can see him.

CJ

No. In fact don't put anything down the ear until you know what's causing this. Phone your vet - they should have an emergency number available so you can at least talk to an expert, and take their advice, even if they don't see your dog.

MamaBas

Here is an article that might help you; http://www.animalpetdoctor.homestead.com/Ears.html and here is a recipe for an ear cleaning solution; http://www.raisingspot.com/health-care/cleaning-dog-ear

Cookie OTCH Mickey UDX

Not really; you're describing a classic yeast infection of the ear; only the antibiotics from the doctor are going to treat the issue.

You could clean the stuff out of his ear. I think he would show some signs I he was in pain.

Michael

No. In fact don't put anything down the ear until you know what's causing this. Phone your vet - they should have an emergency number available so you can at least talk to an expert, and take their advice, even if they don't see your dog.

Verulam

Not really; you're describing a classic yeast infection of the ear; only the antibiotics from the doctor are going to treat the issue.

Jenny Manyteeth

You could clean the stuff out of his ear. I think he would show some signs I he was in pain.

Michael

Here is an article that might help you; http://www.animalpetdoctor.homestead.com/Ears.html and here is a recipe for an ear cleaning solution; http://www.raisingspot.com/health-care/cleaning-dog-ear

Marianne

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