Labradoodles are susceptible to ear infections

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Is your labradoodle suffering from recurrent ear infections?

Labradoodles have long floppy ears and many labradoodles have varying amounts of wool/hair growing inside the ear canal. Lack of air circulation under the ears and lingering dampness also contribute to ear problems. Ear Infections are painful for your dog and it can be frustrating when your puppy experiences recurrent ear infections. 

Prevention

Some people have discovered a link between diet, allergies and ear infections. They report that since shifting to a raw diet, the incidences of ear infections dramatically decreased. Other people have associated a dog's diet that is high in chicken' with increased ear infections. I wonder about the correlation with hormones and chickens and the quality of the off-cuts used in some chicken flavoured dog foods.

I don't feed Ziggy any Chicken. For some reason I felt that it was flaring up the ear infections

Emily

Tips

• There are a number of ear powders on the market. One such recommended brand is 'Elsie's Ear Powder'. A large pinch of powder is inserted into the ear canal and rubbed into the ear.Tweezers or fingers can then be used to pluck the wool and clear the canals
• Another great product to clean the ear canals is Epiotic. It can be squirted into the ears on a frequent basis to clean the ears. Whenever your labradoodle gets its head wet, follow up with a squirt of Epiotic in each ear. Dont forget to dab the ears dry with a tissue, paper-towel or clean cloth.
• One of our families who had a dog with recurrent ear infections solved their problem with the following treatment: a solution of 1.5 mls of coconut oil (warmed in a microwave for 40 secs), syringed into the ear canal and an ear cleaner twice a day during the period of infection. An alternative remedy that has been suggested is a solution of equal parts cider vinegar and water.
• One of our families who had a dog with recurrent ear infections solved their problem with the following treatment: a solution of 1.5 mls of coconut oil (warmed in a microwave for 40 secs), syringed into the ear canal and an ear cleaner twice a day during the period of infection. An alternative remedy that has been suggested is a solution of equal parts cider vinegar and water.
• Keep the ears as dry as possible after walks or baths. Also consider shaving the lower section of the ear as this may assist with airflow and reduce moisture build-up.

Veterinary Care

If a thrush infection is the cause of the problem then an antibiotic ear treatment may be recommended by your vet. 'Apex PMP' is an effective ear suspension for dogs. Alternatively, our vet prescribes 'Dermotic' which is also effective and provides relief after only a few applications. It is common for veterinary care to cost between $100 to $150 per consultation. Sometimes it may be recommended for your dog to have his/her ears cleaned and hair plucked under a general anaesthetic.

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