Paula N.
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I'm happy to report that Angus went to the vet last night and was given the all clear in regards to his bilateral ear infection. I asked the vet about preventative measures (ie: gentian violet solution) and he was totally against it. He said that gentian violet is actually irritative and basically "don't fix it if it ain't broke". I love my vet but I tend to disagree with him on this one and would like your opinions.
I realize that the vet is an animal lover but also a businessman. I'm sure he doesn't want the poor dog to have constant ear infections any more than I do but I am leaning (heavily) towards the preventative measures, especially since I had no idea that he had an infection before (ie: no smell, no scratching, no head shaking).
I've set up an appt with a groomer who is willing to teach me how to groom Angus and she is also a breeder (not of cockers). She is definitely going to show me how to groom the insides of his ears to improve air circulation but I might try that myself beforehand though. I'm sure I will screw it up somehow and the poor dog will look ridiculous but at least it will only be underneath his ear flaps and not visible to the average person! I have to get him used to the trimmers first though!
I realize that the vet is an animal lover but also a businessman. I'm sure he doesn't want the poor dog to have constant ear infections any more than I do but I am leaning (heavily) towards the preventative measures, especially since I had no idea that he had an infection before (ie: no smell, no scratching, no head shaking).
I've set up an appt with a groomer who is willing to teach me how to groom Angus and she is also a breeder (not of cockers). She is definitely going to show me how to groom the insides of his ears to improve air circulation but I might try that myself beforehand though. I'm sure I will screw it up somehow and the poor dog will look ridiculous but at least it will only be underneath his ear flaps and not visible to the average person! I have to get him used to the trimmers first though!