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What antibiotic is used to treat ear infections in dogs?

Joe Ford

What antibiotic is used to treat ear infections in dogs?

Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin-clavulanate, enrofloxacin, clindamycin, or cefpodoxime) will be used for a bacterial infection for 6-8 weeks minimum. If the infection is fungal in nature, an anti-fungal medication (most often itraconazole) will be prescribed.

How do you use tri otic ointment for dogs?

Dosage and Administration: Excessive hair should be clipped from the treatment area. After verifying that the eardrum is intact, instill 2 drops of TRI-OTIC twice daily into the ear canal of dogs weighing less than 30 lbs. Instill 4 drops twice daily into the ear canal of dogs weighing 30 lbs. or more.

How do I apply Otomax cream to my dog?

Instill 8 drops from the 7.5 g and 15 g tube, and 15 g and 30 bottle (4 drops from the 215 g bottle) twice daily into the ear canal of dogs weighing 30 lbs or more. Massage external ear canal carefully after instillation to ensure appropriate distribution of medication. Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days.

Can I put triple antibiotic ointment in my dog’s ear?

If your dog allows it, you can use a moistened cotton ball to gently wipe debris out of the ears. If the backs of your dog’s ears are irritated and missing hair, you can gently apply some over the counter triple antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin®.

What can I put on a sore on my dog?

Apply a topical ointment to each sore. An antibiotic ointment or cream will help fight bacteria while a gentle product such as coconut oil or aloe can keep the skin soft. Keep your dog from licking the spots.

Can dogs heal their own wounds?

When it comes to giving themselves medical care, they are really equipped with only one tool. That happens to be the same tool they have for just about everything – their mouths. Luckily, dog saliva is relatively clean (compared to the bacteria swarming in a human mouth), and full of enzymes, which promote healing.

How do I stop my dog from trying to dominate?

Here are five things to keep in mind when dealing with an alpha dog.

  1. You Need to Be Even More Calm-Assertive. Dogs will not follow unstable energy.
  2. Set Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations.
  3. Don’t Force Affection.
  4. Use Meal Time to Your Advantage.
  5. Give Your Dog a Job.