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Hound scratching ears and they twitch as she sleeps

  • 06-09-2012 1:57am
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    I've got a Hound Dog (long ears, black tipped) and recently she has started scratching them violently with her paws. Just recently I've noticed that they twitch as she sleeps. Has she got lice type bugs? And, if so, what is the solution?


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    SillyMangoX
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    Could be ear mites, youd have to go to the vet to confirm and get treatment


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    Ms Tootsie
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    Sounds like ear mites alright, quick trip to the vets will sort it out, you will get a cream to put in the ears for about 10 days. Little tip, massage the ears when you put it in to stop them vigourously shaking to try and get the cream out.


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    Thanks folks! Went to the Pet Store and got some Ear-Rite and was assured by the manager that this would do the biz. Will let ye know in a week, how it worked.


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    SillyMangoX
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    Have you treated her with a spot on treatment too?


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    Jadestar
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    Not joking, but it might be her big ears, if they are causing slight friction with her head, she might scratch them...............although probably not violently , yep vet might be best


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    andreac
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    To be honest, i wouldnt be putting anything in hers ears that wasnt prescribed by a vet. Those ones in the pet shop arent always that good and can do more harm than good if they arent the right medication. SO if i was you i would make sure a vet prescribes something for your dog before you put anything in the ear.


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    Demonical
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    SillyMangoX wrote: »
    Have you treated her with a spot on treatment too?

    +1 - Go to your vets and ask for a spot on treatment that kills mites.


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    Hey folks! Thanks for all the helpful replies. Continued with the drops and everything is hunky dory. She is lying at my feet at the moment and the only twitching is her nose when someone opens the fridge door :)


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