Boston Terrier Ear Problems

scratching her ears really bad. I took her to the vet and the vet did scrapes for all kinds of ear mites and could not find any. She put Revolution for dogs on her to see if it would kill a certain mite that you cannot see under a scope. The dog is still scratching her ears and I was wondering if anyone had an answer as to what might be causing this? Her ears are red. She has also given it to her father and we just can't seem to come up with an answer to this problem. Are there any known natural cures for itchy ears. I just don't know what to do as her ears are sore.

Help please.

Boston Terriers are very aggressive and obstinate so leave it alone and it will go to the bathroom by itself there is no need to watch or encourage it.

My Boston had a similar problem when he was young. My 'general' vet couldn't diagnose the condition and recommended that I take him to a veterinary dermatologist (who know so many vets had specialized!!)

The dermatologist promptly diagnosed it as a fungal infection deep in the ear canal. He prescribed some drops that I had to put in the dog's ears twice a day and things cleared up in about a week.

It's been a while, but IIRC, he also mentioned this was somewhat contagious because the dogs would try to clean each other and spread the fungus.

HTH,

You would do everyone a big favor if you stopped cross-posting - just reply to the newsgroup where you first read the post, and delete the others.

I am only cross-posting to multiple newsgroups, because I don't know which newsgroup you read - apologies to all for doing so.

terriors are naturally smart and like ovaltine for a snack, tricks are not a snack. training with cheese is good for terriers

If the vet has checked for all kids of bugs, did they also check for cheat grass or ear infection? They have to specifically look for foreign objects. It also may be a food allergy. What brand and type of food do they eat? When this started, was there anything new such as laundry detergent, carpet shampoo, foods, bedding, anything? Bostons have been in our family for about 85 years. At the moment, the ages are 6yrs, 2.5 yrs, 5 mos. For now, try rubbing hydrocortisone cream on them.

Yep, I wouldn't be surprised if that wasn't it. Make sure you tell the vet to check for fungus because some will not. A good vet will do everything and if that doesn't work they will refer you. Like I said, a good vet. Good luck Martha.