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DateJun 8, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicEar infection and Paw infection
Question:
What can I give my dog for his ear and paw infection? His ear is red and bleeding smelly as well his paws are red and irritated as well
Answer:
Hey! You can try Zymox baths and Zymox otic ear solution sold over the counter and here on Petmeds.com Zymox has an enzyme in it that kills yeast and bacteria on the skin and in ears. It really works! But if your pet is not improving I suggest going to your local vet and getting prescription medication to treat your pet. I hope this helped. Dr. Lindsay Butzer
02
DateMay 26, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicDog ear infections
Question:
How do I keep my schitzu dog from getting reoccurring ear infections?
Answer:
Hey! Try using Zymox otic ear solution every other week. I made an entire video on how to use it, I will put the link below. You can then purchase Zymox on petmeds.com and get it shipped to your front door. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer YOUTUBE EAR CLEANING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNSs616puXw
03
DateMay 26, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicAntibiotic
Question:
Spartie has ear antiseptic and wipes.
Answer:
Hey! I don't see a question here? Please come back with a full Q I can help answer. Thank you! Dr. Lindsay Butzer Plenty of ear videos on my YouTube channel you can search and find some answers too: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvlURdNKSJ2oRbzUB1_JQw
04
DateMay 24, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicInfected ears.
Question:
Which is a good ear solution?
Answer:
Hey! I really like Zymox otic ear solution and Zymox ear solution which is an ointment to treat ear infections. I made a whole YouTube video on how to use it and it really works! Please watch it and I hope it helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer HOW TO CLEAN DOG EARS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNSs616puXw&t=133s
05
DateMay 22, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicEar infection
Question:
My dog has an infection in his ear. Very red tender but not yeasty smelling
Answer:
HEY! I love using Zymox products sold online at petmeds.com I will put a link below to a YouTube video I made to show you how it works! Thank you! Dr. Lindsay Butzer EAR INFECTION TREATMENT WITH OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCT THAT REALLY WORKS:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHmjji5YFbA
06
DateMay 22, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicEar infection
Question:
What would you recommend for my dog has an ear infection he Weight is 81 pounds I can not afford to go to the vet
Answer:
Hey! You need to buy Zymox online here at Petmeds.com it really works! I will link a video I made years ago to show you how to use it. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer ZYMOX EAR INFECTION TREATMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHmjji5YFbA
07
DateMay 14, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
Topicear infection
Question:
1 and 1/2-year-old pitbull, he does have allergies they are seasonal. yesterday and today he has been shaking his head vigorously I checked both of his ears . One looks perfectly fine The other one has a blackish brownish substance like discharge coming out I used a warm rag and some tissue to wipe away everything that was close to the outside of the ear to give him some relief. But anytime he shakes his head war of the discharge comes out it's not hard it kind of looks like mud but like really wet mud.
Answer:
Hey! You need to get an ear ointment that will kill and get rid of ear wax such as a prescription grade medication like Surolan or Mometomax. Over the counter ear ointment that will work is Zymox ear solution. If you search my YouTube channel Doctor Lindsay Butzer for a video how to clean dog ears you will find how to use it! It works. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer (I cannot prescribe medication here) So you need to go to your local vet to get the ear medication.
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DateMay 11, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicWhat medication can I get over the counter
Question:
Hey so I was asking the other day what to do about a newfoundland lab mix with an ear infection I've been treating with hydrogen peroxide You recommended I go to a vet which I cant afford to do and two medications what are required to have referrals which I don't have Is there anything over the counter I could try till I can afford a vet
Answer:
Hey! Yes you can buy Zymox otic ear solution over the counter at any pet store. I know Petsmart and Petco have it. You can also order it here online at Petmeds.com I will put the links below to order it here from PetMeds.com. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+otic+enzymatic+solution+with+hydrocortisone-prod10622.html
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DateMay 9, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicNewf lab ear effecting
Question:
Hey my 8yr old dog has had this inection not from the ear but from a lower canal for a year It's pusses and she won't let me touch it I have been treating it with hydrogen peroxide but it's not going away and is a constant bother for her What do I do
Answer:
Hey! Stop using the hydrogen peroxide. Too caustic on the ear skin. You need to stop all ear cleaning and get antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pills from your local veterinarian. Do this for 5 days. Dont touch the ears. Then reassess the ears. I like to use Baytril or Simplicef as the antibiotic choice, see what your vet says! I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer Here is a video I made a while ago showing how to clean a dogs ears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNSs616puXw&t=9s
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DateMay 4, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeOther
TopicEar infection
Question:
I was wondering what kind of Zymox otic ear solution I needed to buy to treat my pet rat Piglet
Answer:
HEY! I would simply purchase the Zymox otic solution that is just the plain one in the green bottle. I will link it below sold online here at Petmeds.com. No script needed! I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer ZYMOX SOLD THROUGH PETMEDS.COM: https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+otic+enzymatic+solution+hydrocortisone+free-prod338153.html
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DateMay 1, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicInside ears look bad
Question:
Can my dog get a prescription for an ear infection?
Answer:
Hey! I cannot prescribe medication. You need to make an appointment with a vet online at Petmeds VETLIVE I will put the link below. They can prescribe you medication to get shipped to your front door. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer VETLIVE BY PETMEDS: https://www.1800petmeds.com/vetlive
012
DateApr 30, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicMedication.
Question:
I need advice on medication for severe and ongoing ear infections. I also need advice on something for pain as she is suffering. I do not have a Vet so I can’t have prescriptions. Thank you.
Answer:
Hey! I will put a link below to my video on how to clean dog ears and use Zymox Ear otic solution and this will help treat your pets ear infection. If this doesnt work you really need to go to a local vet and get medication, which could even be pills if the ears are so bad. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer HOW TO CLEAN DOG EARS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNSs616puXw&t=9s ORDER ZYMOX ONLINE FROM PETMEDS.COM https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+otic+enzymatic+solution+with+hydrocortisone-prod10622.html
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DateApr 26, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeDog
TopicHome remedy for ear infection
Question:
What can I use on a 10 year old poodle?
Answer:
HEY! I Love using Zymox products. Use Zymox otic ear solution with hydrocortisone. I made a whole YouTube video on how to use it. I will link that video below. You can order this online at Petmeds.com no script needed. Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer HOW TO CLEAN YOUR DOGS EARS USING ZYMOX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNSs616puXw&t=1s
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DateApr 22, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeOther
TopicEar infection
Question:
What Zymox otic ear solution do I need to get exactly for my pet rat Piglet?
Answer:
Hey! I would get the regular zymox otic ear solution in the green bottle. I will put the link below to order it. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer ZYMOX GREEN BOTTLE: https://www.1800petmeds.com/zymox+otic+enzymatic+solution+hydrocortisone+free+4+oz-11058.html
015
DateApr 18, 2023
CategoryEar Infections
Pet TypeOther
TopicFemale pet rat with a possible ear or eye infection
Question:
A vet has got back to me and told me that I should get Zymox otic ear solution to treat my rat, but sounds like I might also need a prescription of Baytril. I was wondering if I could please get a prescription to be able to treat my girl as soon as possible from home?
Answer:
Hey! I am the vet that told you that. I am sorry! I think I might have said ask the vet but you need to go to "VETLIVE" and book an apt with them to get the Baytril. The zymox ear solution you can order online on Petmeds with no prescription needed. Sorry! Here is the like to VETLIVE. - https://www.1800petmeds.com/vetlive
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