dlee Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 we have just found a pea size bobble on our dogs ear its rather red , just wanted to know if anyone had any clues as to what it could be before we go rushing off to vets. to be truthful we are a bit worrid he is our babe any advice would be very welcome:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pet-walkiz Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 does he shake his head? he may have caught it on something while he was shaking his head. does it hurt him when you touch it? try bathing it with a warm cloth see if it helps it burst type of thing . could be just a pimple or a bite or maybe just owt N nowt. see how it is in a couple of days after bathing it a few times. unless it hurts him of course which then he may need to see a vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbird Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Is it greyish in colour? if so check round the base for legs it could be a tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlee Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 thanks we have bathed it with a warm cloth it wont burst not sure at all what it is .its very red but doesnt seem to hurt him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pet-walkiz Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 just bathe it a few times between now and tomorrow with slightly salted water...then see how it goes...good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 can you give us a pic at all? I'm siding with the tick theory with the info so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pet-walkiz Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 hi dlee.try this ..it may help you. QUOTE "Signs of Ear Problems in Dogs? • Odor in the ear is sign of a problem. • Signs of redness, soreness or any discharge. • Shaking or scratching of the ears. Any of the signs from this list is a good indication of a problem and a trip to the vet is in order. Causes of Dog Ear Problems? • Trauma • Allergies • Parasites - ear mites • Microorganisms like bacteria and yeast • Foreign bodies • Tumors or Heredity Trauma: Self inflicted ear trauma is a common cause of ear problems for dogs. A sharp nailed paw going after an itch or a thorn can cause a scratch that might become a yeast or bacterial infection. Just as common is a trauma created by ear cleaning. As the saying goes "nothing smaller then an elbow should enter the ear" This includes cotton stick swabs on a stick. Careful selection of products used to clean the ear is important. Any product that over dries the ear is likely to make the dog scratch the area risking possible trauma. Allergies: An ear problem can be the first sign that a dog is dealing with an allergy. An allergy that affects the ear is the type that is inhaled or is from a food source. The poor ear condition of an ear effected by allergies can also cause secondary yeast and bacteria infections which can make the diagnosis of the original problem difficult. Parasites: Ear mites, numerous types of bacteria and yeast infections A healthy ventilated ear has a good defense against parasites. Foreign bodies: As already mentioned self induced ear traumas (scratching) are responsible for most ear problems for dogs. Briars, ticks and fleas are all going to make a dog scratch and that can cause a yeast and bacterial infection if a self induced trauma scratch becomes infected. Factors Predisposing Dogs to Ear Problems? • Ear design. The more the ear is covered the more likely your dog will have a problem. • Humid climates. Moist environments encourage the growth of parasites, bacterial and yeasts. • Exposure to other infected pets. • Dogs that swim. Solving Dog Ear Problems? An ear with a healthy environment is fairly well defended against a majority of problems. Mild prevention with a minimum of effort will avoid most ear problems. • Keep what goes in one ear out of all others including the other. Using the same cotton ball or uncleaned tip of ear cleaning solution in another dog's ears or even in a dog's other ear is just likely to spread the bad stuff. Always use a new cotton ball or wipe clean any applicator tips. • Remove excess ear hair, and create an "air channel" by trimming the hair if there isn't one already. Hair inside on the ear can be plucked out. The outer hair should be trimmed in such a way that you will be able to see how air will get in when you look at your dog. The majority of the ear care battle is fought between a fresh, dry environment or a warm, moist one. • Schedule a once a week ear cleaning. There are so many great ear cleaning products available commercially that are effective, convenient and fairly inexpensive I would suggest one of those. Otherwise here is a recipe: Moisten a piece of cotton with apple cider vinegar and water (equal parts). Wipe out the ears. Apple cider vinegar controls unfriendly bacteria or yeast (common culprits for causing ear infections). Remember to treat the ears outside. Otherwise your dog will shake any liquid out of his ears all over your belongings!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlee Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 i have just managed to get a pic after having lots of licks and loves lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlee Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 thanks for that ,he doesnt seem to have a problem with his ear its just this red pea sized thingy thats on his ear .it doesnt hurt him in any way and wont burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Phooey Does that camera have a close up setting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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