Ear infection treatment without prescription?

[Cuppatea]

Is there anything i can get/use for treating an ear infection that doesnt neeed a prescription from the vet?

 

[ChesnutsRoasting]

Is there anything i can get/use for treating an ear infection that doesnt neeed a prescription from the vet?

No, if it's infected antibiotics are required and quickly.

 

[EAST KENT]

Benzyle benzoate from the chemist if it is just ear mites.You might get a funny look though..it`s for ..um..other insecty things!

 

[twiglet84]

Personally i wouldnt recommend putting anything in your dogs ears without knowing what type of infection is present, if it is even an infection. Could be ear mites, a foreign body.

I would get them checked as putting the wrong stuff in can cause more harm than good.

xxxxx

 

[Cuppatea]

she is on anti-b's anyway for some fighting wounds, shall i give it a bit of time see if it shifts with what she's on anyway?

 

[ChesnutsRoasting]

she is on anti-b's anyway for some fighting wounds, shall i give it a bit of time see if it shifts with what she's on anyway?

No. The antibiotic that may be effective against say, a flesh wound may not be effective due to dosage/type of bacteria that's affecting her ear canal. A combination of steroid/antibiotic treatment may be necessary. Ear infections are extremely irritating and painful so a trip to the vets is necessary.