Many of us look forward to being outdoors as summer arrive. We are excited to go fishing,hiking,camping or just playing in the water. And if you are like me, my dog is right beside me in all these activities. However these activities combine with the warmth and the anatomy of the dog's ear set the stage for ear problems for many of our dogs. You many notice an increase in smell, heavy black wax or a wet discharge. Most of these ear problems are bacterial, yeast or a combination. The dark, hot environment of the ear is a great place for these organisms to grow.
One of my favorite products to treat these ears with is Zymox Otic either with or without 1% Hydrocortisone. Zymox is used in both dogs and cats for the treatment of ear problems caused by bacterial, viral and yeast infections.
Treatment Recommendations
Zymox Otic is used once a day for 7 days to treat new infections and once a day for 14 days to treat long standing infections. Zymox Otic should not be used in conjunction with other topical ear medications or cleaners except Zymox Ear Cleanser.
Zymox Otic is designed to deodorize and gently clean,dry and acidify the ear canal. Zymox Otic is applied liberally into the ear canal as you massage the base of the ear. Clean the excess with a cotton ball. In excessively dirty ears apply 2 to 3 times a day for several days. Do not use Q-tips in the ear
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