Yeast infection in my Labs ear.

[.300 R.U.M. Grizzly]

I am wondering if anyone has this problem with their Lab? Mine gets it almost every time she is in the water. I dry her ears really well, but she still gets the infection. Is there another way of dealing with this rather than getting antibiotics from the vets? Thanks.

[jeff]

does the ear stink real bad

[happyhunter]

The vet gave me some kinda solution to clean my labs ears with. His ears stunk real bad from a yeast infection. I was told twice per day and I (mostly) followed the instructions but the infection was ongoing and just wouldn't clear up. I ran out of solution and his ears cleared up on their own. We haven't been in the water much lately though and this summer has been pretty dry. I don't really have an answer for you man, I know you can't keep her from the water that would just be cruel. You might try a solution from the vet, they make some that you put in after they've been in the water that is supposed to help dry them and fight off infection.

[Fisher-Dude]

Best treatment is Surolan. 10 days and the ears will be like new again. The vet recommends a weekly flush with boric acid/ISO alcohol to keep it from coming back.

[Foxton Gundogs]

swimers ear wash Vinigar and hydrogen peroxide works well you can get the recipe on line. I have the ratio mix but not here with me if you cant find it on line pm me

[Fisher-Dude]

If it does get infected, don't use the cleaning solution, as the vet tells me it will just cause irritation and hurt like hell. Only use the cleaner before the infection as a preventative measure. Use only the Surolan if the infection takes hold.