• Allie posted an update in the group Group logo of Health ConcernsHealth Concerns 5 years, 5 months ago

    I had the pleasure of speaking with Toni about Faithful Friends and thought that I would share about Lacey, my Mini Goldendoodle. Lacey is currently 5 and has suffered from chronic ear infections since she was a baby. After years of trying new ear drops, switching out her food, and experimenting with a variety of dog allergy medications, her new vet told us that she had an infected ear canal due to a ruptured ear drum. We are unsure whether this was the issue from the beginning and it had simply gone undiagnosed, or if it had onset sometime between her vet appointments. After a course of antibiotics and a couple days in the cone (which she HATED), she\’s clearly feeling so much better. Since the reoccurrence of ear infections in dogs is often attributed to allergies, I would suggest ensuring that your vet has ruled out a ruptured ear drum if your doggy is in a similar position. Although this might not apply to every situation, hopefully it reaches someone and saves a dog from years of ear pain.
    • So very sorry for your loss prayers
      • Thank you for sharing this important information and spreading your awareness of what I suspect happens more than we know. It’s why I shared the story that high blood pressure can cause blindness. Poor Lacey and “the cone of shame”…. But how wonderful for you all that you found out what was wrong and addressed it. Let us know what you two get up to :-).