Yeast infections in cats ears

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Avatar f tn it certainly sounds like ear mites as ear infections of that severity occur less in cats then in dogs. It should be very easy for your vet to diagnose ear mites. a little mineral oil in the ear (to trap the mites) and then examining a swab under the microscope is all that is needed. you will be able to see the mites swimming around and then the correct medication can be prescribed.
209987 tn?1451935465 Yeast in the ears is extremely difficult to get rid of with home remedies and not all that easy to get rid of with prescription meds because the ear canal is a dark, moist place and ideal to promote the growth of yeast. Please don't bother messing around with vinegar and other home remedies. Take her to the vet where he can prescribe Otomax.
Avatar n tn Your cat might have ear mites. Look in your cats' ears, if you see black dots or black junk in his ears, then that's what it is. You can buy ear mite med in any store, no need to see the vet for this. If there's no black stuff in the ears, then I'd take the cat to the vet.
Avatar m tn Ringworm is especially common in kittens and cats, while yeast and bacterial infections are more typical in dogs. The ears are lined with skin, so itchy ears in both dogs and cats are an extension of the same types of infections. Your veterinarian will need to make the correct diagnosis in order to properly treat the infection. However, one thing that vets don’t talk about much is why infection occurs.
713383 tn?1232483914 His ears smell terrible, which leads me to believe he is getting chronic yeast infections in his ears. What causes this and is there some alternative, perhaps herbal supplement I can give him since traditional medicine seems to be failing? This has been going on for years now and they just keep coming back. I am wondering if they are ever really going away. I feel terrible for him and am desperate to help him. It is costing me a fortune and hasn't provided him with any relief.
Avatar f tn another possibility is its a yeast infection, use some canestion in their ears, like in their ears, and try to put there ears up for a couple days to let air get at em
1241045 tn?1268250883 Can you put tubes in dogs ears like children? She also gets yeast in between her toes and is always licking them. And the smell is aweful! I was told it could be allergies, but the test for dogs is expensive. We have tried changing her diet and she still gets ear infections.
1110049 tn?1409402144 My cat does not have ear mites, but thick brown wax forms every day. I clean them as best I can. They do not bother him. He does not shake his head or scratch. Is there a product I can use to clean his ears? Cats ears are so complicated, and I don't want to do any damage. He puts up with me cleaning them, because I don't like to seem them like that. He couldn't care less he has dirty ears! Also at the corner of his eyes he gets black "gunge" which I clear away.
Avatar f tn It looks like black, sticky gunk in the ears. What do the inside of the ears look like? Does this sound familiar? BTW, I have also seen hair loss on the ears, but it was nothing major. Fleas caused that! Please share with us a few more details!! I hope that someone else responds that have seen something like this! The details will help us a whole bunch!
370181 tn?1595629445 Your Gentizol Ointment is used for Yeast Infections, Bacteria Infections AND has a Steroid in it for inflammation and itching.....It is NOT for Mites! Also, the product is known to cause deafness that goes away after treatment!!!!! The Otomax (That Margot is talking about) is the Identical product made by someone else.....A tube is $8 (Quite a difference from $50), but you have to have a prescription from your Vet....Yes, At Fosters & Smith.... Next, At Entirely Pets.
746512 tn?1388807580 He is beet red in his ears, armpits and abdomen. The skin is also hyperpigmented in spots, flaky and has similar texture to elephant skin (wrinkled and swollen). He also has a sweet horrible odour (especially earss) so I'm assuming a yeast infection. He is very uncomfortable so I was wondering if there is anything OTC I can use that may alleviate his itching and soreness until his owners come back next week and take him in to the vet.
Avatar f tn My dog is prone to getting yeast infections in her ears and i was wondering if i could use a ph balanced soap to clean her ears and what home remedies i can do to prevent infection?
Avatar f tn Best way is for the doc to look down the cat's ear with an otiscope. Cats can have a lot of dirt in their ears (dust sticking to their ear wax) without it being mites, but you want to know if mites are there because they can literally chew the tissue.
Avatar m tn Revolution is primarily a treatment for fleas in cats and dogs but it is approved for ear mites in both.
1153085 tn?1341301893 Have you had her checked for allergies? My cat suddenly started to develop dry, itchy skin on her head, ears, especially between the eyes and ears. A blood test revealed that she had become allergic to cow's milk, wheat, oats and yeast, as well as borderline allergic to a bunch of other things. We changed her food and the rash went away.
Avatar f tn Allergies can just be allergies and not evolve into cancer. My dog actually has had recurring yeast infections and then we finally did allergy skin testing. he's been on allergy shots for years now and hasn't had any yeast in his ears in many years. It was costly and took a long time to kick in but SO worth it. but before jumping into testing try a strict elimn. diet it could be a cheaper fix.
Avatar n tn Some cats do have intractable ear problems due primarily to allergies to food and environment, ear polyps, and chronic ear mite infestation. These instigating factors cause yeast and bacterial infections in the ear. A culture and sensitivity of the ear discharge would identify the infectious causes and enable you to treat with appropriate anti-biotic or anti-fungal medications. A hypoallergenic diet may remove the food allergen from your cat's diet.
1100598 tn?1413127426 My Holistic Vet prescribes it for ear infections and/or Yeast Infections.......I have used it for years before he ever made mention of it...... Other things for you to do: Add Wet food for at least one meal a day.....Extra moisture will help keep toxins flushed from her system and is vital for healthy organ function......No dog should live on dry food alone.... Next: You need to add a good probiotic to her meals....
Avatar n tn July 2009, she had the holes in her ears patched up and adenoids removed. Still, discharge and infections. In Jan 2010, she had another surgery to drain her sinuses and had multiple biopsies throughout her nasal and ear cavity. Still, she has continued drainage since this surgery, even with 4 different antibiotics. She has had 2 CT scans, allergy tests, probe testing in stomach, and the only thing they have found are different bacteria infections and Staph.
Avatar n tn I want to know how my granchild who is 3 years old got strept in his anus. I know strept throat is a bacteria and I think so his strept in your anus, but I was just wondering how do you contact, or is it due that he didn't get cleaned enough.
209987 tn?1451935465 The ears, especially in labs, are very susceptible to infections with yeast, bacteria, and other problem bugs. In addition she may have allergies that need to be dealt with. Without medication the ear will not be able to heal-just washing it will unfortunately not kill the germs/bugs that are causing the mal-odor, the debris, and the itching and they may just get worse. The sneezing may be related if she has allergies and that is more of a reason she needs to see a vet.
534672 tn?1215309313 We see a lot of pit lab mixes at our derm clinic for yeast/bacteria ears and these infections are always secondary to an allergy. Controlling your pups allergy could be the key to this not returning. I would try an elimination diet meaning feed your pup a food with a limited protein source like Nature's Recipe venison/potato or duck/pot or fish potato and feed nothing else no treats etc for about 10 weeks and see if this makes a difference.
Avatar m tn Tresaderm or the equivalent would have been a better choice than mineral oil for your cats. Since they all groom each other there is a possibility for each of them to ingest a bit of mineral oil and sniff it. I doubt if there was enough to cause harm for just one treatment, but please ask your vet for Tresaderm. Incidentally, ear mites cannot be seen with the average human eye.
Avatar n tn They do seem to sting and irritate her initially, but in the end clear up the problem. My Schnauzer was getting yeast infections repeatedly in her ears. I finally found out it was a food allergy. Changed her to a Fish & Potato diet and her ears are so much better.
Avatar n tn My golden lives in the pool during the summer and is prone to the ear infections. I clean her ears daily with the Epi otic mentioned above. I've used it on all my other Goldens in the past as well. It works great!! The vinegar/alcohol is a good one as well. I use it on the kids and the dog if I'm out of the ear cleaner. If you have swimmers in your family, human or canine, this is a must have in the medicine cabinet during the summer.
Avatar n tn The bacteria that are associated with hotspots are normal bacteria on the skin in low numbers, that overgrow and create the infection (just like the yeast in the ears are normal flora in low numbers, but overgrow due to allergic inflammation and moisture).
Avatar n tn Foul odors in pet's ears are either yeast or bacterial infection or a combination of both. Much of the time ear infections are secondary to environmental or food allergies, or swimming. It would be best to have his ears checked by a vet who can perform a cytology, and/or a culture and sensitivity on the ear discharge.