Ears and bath

JulieBays · 07-27-2011, 08:01 PM

I looked up ears and really didn't see anything that addressed my question so here goes. Sasha is sort of stinky. I know that GSD's really don't need too many baths but she is only 11 weeks old and her coat isn't mature. Her ears are also dirty. She does not have ear mites. They are just a little stinky. (I know this because I have dealt with ear mites with cats for years) Can I give her a bath and do her ears at the same time? How would the more experienced GSD owners approach this?

sagelfn · 07-27-2011, 08:32 PM

Does she have an ear infection? Stinky ear is a good indicator of that.

Are you asking what to clean her ears with?

JulieBays · 07-27-2011, 08:35 PM

Ear infection? What? OMG! What is that?

sagelfn · 07-27-2011, 08:50 PM

It has been a long day... I can't tell if that is sarcasm or serious

Has the puppy been scratching at ear, shaking head, or holding ear weird (may not apply since she is 11wks) Is there any gunk in her ear?

Usually a smelly ear goes along with a yeast infection in the ear.

JulieBays · 07-27-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sagelfn

It has been a long day... I can't tell if that is sarcasm or serious

Has the puppy been scratching at ear, shaking head, or holding ear weird (may not apply since she is 11wks) Is there any gunk in her ear?

Usually a smelly ear goes along with a yeast infection in the ear.

Nothing like that. She seems fine. And no, I wasn't being sarcastic. I think it's just dirt. I understand being tired and taking things wrong. I want to thank you for responding. I suppose my posts come off a little wrong. Chalk it to me being a lawyer

I still need help and Sasha is my love. I want the best for her. That's all I care about here.

JulieBays · 07-27-2011, 09:28 PM

So yeast infection, mites, dirt? Should I just take her to the vet? I had hoped that I could figure it out but now I am not so sure.

JulieBays · 07-27-2011, 09:30 PM

****, I left work an hour early today because my 17 year old son couldn't be around after noon. I kept imagining Sasha alone in her crate for 6 hours with no one to take her out. I left work. I couldn't take it.

NewbieShepherdGirl · 07-27-2011, 09:32 PM

I would take her to the vet. If it's an infection they'll probably give you drops to help clear it up. If you wait, and it is an infection, it could cause more problems; if you take her, and it's not an infection, at least you'll have some peace of mind.

sagelfn · 07-27-2011, 09:37 PM

I usually clean Sage's ears after his bath. He REALLY hates having his ears cleaned and it stresses him out so I do it after so he can relax when we are done. You could do it before bath or during.

I bought a solution from the vet. I only use it if a regular kleenex isn't working (he doesn't mind that, just the solution)

Here is a thread with some info on making your own ear cleaner Ear Cleaning

If the smell returns or you notice her doing what I described above see a vet.

It is night, don't go to the E-vet for this unless she starts acting ill - you said she is acting fine right now.. vet can wait.

Clean her up and if smell is still there, vet

JulieBays · 07-27-2011, 09:45 PM

I am taking her to the vet just to be sure. I have never owned a GSD and it's been 20 years since I had a dog. I am on a steep learning curve. This is NOT sarcasm..

If it wasn't for this forum, I would have never gotten a GSD. If it wasn't for this forum, I would not have fallen in love with this breed. If it wasn't for this forum, I would not have been prepared at all and I wouldn't love Sasha so much. So, thank you for giving me the gift of this amazing breed. I spent a year or so reading your posts and falling more and more in love with this breed. Admittedly, some of your posts can be scary. I wondered if I was really willing to commit to such an obligation. You guys gave me the strength to take this baby puppy when the it came about. I think it was fate. So, if I come off as an know it all or an *******. Well, try to remember that I am a lawyer and worse, a prosecutor.

07-27-2011, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
JulieBays Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 390	Ears and bath I looked up ears and really didn't see anything that addressed my question so here goes. Sasha is sort of stinky. I know that GSD's really don't need too many baths but she is only 11 weeks old and her coat isn't mature. Her ears are also dirty. She does not have ear mites. They are just a little stinky. (I know this because I have dealt with ear mites with cats for years) Can I give her a bath and do her ears at the same time? How would the more experienced GSD owners approach this?

07-27-2011, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	Does she have an ear infection? Stinky ear is a good indicator of that. Are you asking what to clean her ears with? __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

07-27-2011, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	It has been a long day... I can't tell if that is sarcasm or serious Has the puppy been scratching at ear, shaking head, or holding ear weird (may not apply since she is 11wks) Is there any gunk in her ear? Usually a smelly ear goes along with a yeast infection in the ear. __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

07-27-2011, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
NewbieShepherdGirl Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 1,495	I would take her to the vet. If it's an infection they'll probably give you drops to help clear it up. If you wait, and it is an infection, it could cause more problems; if you take her, and it's not an infection, at least you'll have some peace of mind. __________________ ~Sasha~{GSD}~ 3ish~Gotcha day January, 29, 2011 ~Monte~{Golden Retriever}~ (RIP)~ 1997-2009

07-27-2011, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	I usually clean Sage's ears after his bath. He REALLY hates having his ears cleaned and it stresses him out so I do it after so he can relax when we are done. You could do it before bath or during. I bought a solution from the vet. I only use it if a regular kleenex isn't working (he doesn't mind that, just the solution) Here is a thread with some info on making your own ear cleaner Ear Cleaning If the smell returns or you notice her doing what I described above see a vet. It is night, don't go to the E-vet for this unless she starts acting ill - you said she is acting fine right now.. vet can wait. Clean her up and if smell is still there, vet __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

07-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
JulieBays Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 390	Ear infection? What? OMG! What is that?

07-27-2011, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
JulieBays Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 390	So yeast infection, mites, dirt? Should I just take her to the vet? I had hoped that I could figure it out but now I am not so sure.

07-27-2011, 09:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
JulieBays Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 390	****, I left work an hour early today because my 17 year old son couldn't be around after noon. I kept imagining Sasha alone in her crate for 6 hours with no one to take her out. I left work. I couldn't take it.

07-27-2011, 09:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
JulieBays Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 390	I am taking her to the vet just to be sure. I have never owned a GSD and it's been 20 years since I had a dog. I am on a steep learning curve. This is NOT sarcasm.. If it wasn't for this forum, I would have never gotten a GSD. If it wasn't for this forum, I would not have fallen in love with this breed. If it wasn't for this forum, I would not have been prepared at all and I wouldn't love Sasha so much. So, thank you for giving me the gift of this amazing breed. I spent a year or so reading your posts and falling more and more in love with this breed. Admittedly, some of your posts can be scary. I wondered if I was really willing to commit to such an obligation. You guys gave me the strength to take this baby puppy when the it came about. I think it was fate. So, if I come off as an know it all or an *******. Well, try to remember that I am a lawyer and worse, a prosecutor.

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