Parasites maybe causing infection or/and diarohia, could also be mites or yeast in ears. Or possibly the dog is allergic to meat.
Good Guess, John. :Applaud
We have enough information to say the dog has otitis (inflamed ear canals). The over production of wax is the body trying to 'flush' the infection from the ears. If the vet saw ear mites then I usually put a spot-on the back of the neck to kill the mites, prescribe a topical anti-inflammatory/anti-biotic preparation and usually an ear cleaner.
If no mites are seen then in mild cases I will prescribe anti-inflammatory/anti-biotic preparation and usually an ear cleaner.
If there is poor response to treatment or the ears are especially bad then the animal can need a general anaesthetic and its ears cleaning. This is a good opportunity to examine some of the discharge looking for bacteria, mites or yeast.
Sometimes if things are really red the dog needs tablets (steroids) to reduce the inflammation and open the ear canals.
Ear disease can be a manifestation of skin disease and be caused by allergy that in itself may need investigation.
The important thing is to get on top of things now, because under-treating these things can cause more problems in the long term.
What has your vet said?
Well done Mr Vet. (why does that not suprise me?)
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Took Sandy to Vet, Vet said it could be mites or fleas or an allergic reaction. Confirmed that there were no Mites (that she could see) and definately not fleas.
Told not to give Sandy any treats, keep him on the same dog food (Bakers Complete) and Just water. Asked if Sandy had been vormitting - Which he has, eating grass from garden - eaving and bring up yellow Mucus?
Prescribed CleanAural Dog Ear Cleaner - Once daily, in each ear, gently massage ear and wipe with cotton wool.
Also
Surolan Ear drops and Cutaneous Suspension Ear and skin treatment for cats and dogs (also provides Anti-inflammatory & antipruritic activity)., Once daily and gentle massage. Also rub a little into the red part of his actual ear.
We also bought Advocate spot on solution 400 dog 25-40kg (Sandy is just under 30kg) pipettes and we apply 1 pipette ever 6 weeks. (we always buy this)
Sandy also had his jab (supposed to have had it September, when he was one year old, but we didn't do it
) - He has to go back in a fortnight for a check on his ears and his main annual Jab.
With regard to the vormitting, it could be because we put a splash of milk in his water, during the hot week that we had recently, because we couldn't get him to drink a lot. (he did drink an average though - if that makes sense). Vet said to leave the milk out and try a little salt or suger in his water.