Allergy sticky ears in dog

[woofgang]

Hi there. My two year old Weimaraner GSP cross boy has being diagnosed will allergy problems. The main symptom is inflamed ears which then become dirty and sticky. We are working with the vet who is excellent but the steroid tablets which helped at first have stopped being effective at a dose which is acceptable in terms of side effects for the dog. The next stage is to try a topical steroid spray which we will start on monday. We have cleaned up his diet which has helped a lot but not solved the problem. We have also tried
Canaural drops (the thick yellow ones)
Thornit powder
We currently use ear cleaning solution made from boracic and lactic acid to clean his ears (at vets suggestion) plus the steroid tabs and evening primrose oil capsules, again at vet's suggestion.
has anyone else had experience of this and can you make any suggestions please?
He has bare, not hairy ear canals and is as good as gold about the twice daily cleaning and treatment.
thanks

[woofgang]

Still windy here and the rain has started. Think its going to be a lazy day today.

[Robinia]

Morning all...hammering down here. I dozed rather than slept last night so it'll be a lazy day for me too.

Actually I ought to tidy my cupboard under the sink, it takes me all my time to look for something on an achey day. Yesterday I was trying to find something just by feel :o)

[Jude123]

Oops I feel invisible. I've sent a message about my broad band which has been off for almost 2 days. I've read all your posts now so I'm up to date.
Hope you are all alright. I will get back on again later today as I have to go out now. Not to worry about ringing me by accident Neti.
I sent you the latest song from Steady which he has put on his You Tube account. I don't expect you'll to like it I was just feeling nostalgic as he sang it on his wedding day.
See yer later.

[jno]

nice song, Jude. Well, it looks as if anyone can do it, of course!



You're probably just rushing off to the local daytime disco now with your brolly... like Gene Kelly in the rain... yes, been wet overnight here too but it seems to have stopped for now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d2y-nbV07M

[jno]

ooh, two for the price of one there, maybe you can do it as a duet

[woofgang]

hello Jude, nice to see you back, haven't had an email though.

[LoftyLottie]

Hi all. Welcome back Jude. I missed you. Where is the link to Steady? Did you message me on my phone. I presume you couldn't send emails because of lack of broadband.

Wet and windy here today - that's just me. The weather is as well!! Have to go for my six month MOT late this afternoon. Mr LL had his toof out yesterday, Master and Miss LL are both tucked up in their bed apparently, one with an ear infection and one with a hacking cough!! Master LL hasn't been without a cold for at least two months, but Doc says he is generally very healthy.

I have a new slow cooker.

End of news!!!

If I get down to clean my bottom cupboards out I can't get back up again. Like Robi, I feel around the bottom cupboards to get out the items I require or enlist the help of Mr LL. I ache like mad everywhere this week. Felt silly yesterday I had to get up the stairs to the cafe at lunchtime using both handrails and sort of hoisting myself up. Stupid thing is that there is a lift. But I am scared of lifts!!!!!

[LoftyLottie]

Definitely no link to Steady by email either Jude :o(

[netibiza]

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Here we are ladies, no worries!

[netibiza]

I received a you tube link but deleted it as didn't know what it was, was it Steady? Can you put a link on here plase, would love to see it.

[Robinia]

Jude's link is on the previous page neti...I listened while I was trying to identify a bird through my binoculors & forgot to comment about it Jude sorry, it's lovely. I'm easily distracted at the moment.

Tidied my cupboard/cluttery drawer & washed me barnet...who swapped my hair for Worzel Gummidge's? tut

[woofgang]

what page Robi? I don't see it but am not very clever today

[netibiza]

Thanks for the info Robi.

Jude that is lovely and to my mind he looks better than before, made me cry (but that's easy these days!)

[LoftyLottie]

For some reason I read Jude's post without noticing the link!! Thanks Robi.

It's lovely Jude. Not a song I know. (I am no fan of Paul Weller - sorry) He certainly is good. Steady that is, not Paul Weller.

[shaneystar2]

Well if you feel invisible Jude I feel like persona non grata. My ears have been burning for a while now ..I don't feel comfortable here any more so I'm bowing out .
Thanks for your company folks and your support during my darkest hours .See you round AB sometime .

[Robinia]

Oi! oh no you don't shaney, I Know I'm a bit quiet lately (and I have my own personal reasons) but I need you here please :'o(

[woofgang]

Shaney is there a problem? I honestly do not know what you are talking about...please explain?

[woofgang]

I am an idiot....just found the link. He is very talented, does he get it from his Mum?

[netibiza]

Shaney, whatever is the matter, please do not go, I and we need you. Are we all suffering from my depression, please please stay, I'll be crying again!

[netibiza]

I'm sorry I've been quiet lately but like Robi I have personal and in my case very selfish reasons, and I am ashamed when I think of all the real problems that people have. Please shaney!!!!