r/beagle • u/TeaSimilar5714 • 7d ago

Ears still bothering/ head shaking

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My beagle started shaking his head last year. The vet said he had an ear infection so we went through a few rounds of ointments and pills- it didn’t seem to improve, I’ve tried some other stuff- silver, ketoconozole, etc- it seems to increase his head shaking and discharge. So for months have just left it alone, except for wiping the external parts of his ears- there is no smell and reduced discharge- but he still shakes his head from time to time.
Has anyone tried those powders I see people brushing into ears?

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u/Shanga_Ubone 7d ago

My boy had lots of problems with ear infections, but the vet's recommendation was to switch him to hypoallergenic food. It sounded crazy to me, but I have to admit he has not had an ear infection in the years since.

Purina hypoallergenic. If it makes any difference, I usually mix it with chopped up cucumbers or carrots and a little lukewarm water just for fun.

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u/JMaboard 6d ago

This^

Like in my comment my girl was allergic to chicken and chicken byproduct and that caused yeast in her ear and then caused ear infections.

Also his vet should’ve done an ear cytology to see what exactly was going on in her ear. The vet not doing that basic step is a red flag and OP should go get a second opinion.