Why does my dog have itchy ears?
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- Allergic dermatitis is the underlying cause of a majority of ear infection and it is the one thing you need to know about if your dog gets smelly ears.
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Honestly I don't even have a dog but I just clicked to see the dog.
Me too, loool
Good to know When your family or Friend ask you help you know doing
Amber might be the happiest dog in the world
Sure looks like it, right?
Every animal I have seen in Dr. Uri's videos loves him.
Dr. Uri is basically snow white at this point
Every commenter I've seen under Dr. Uri's videos loves him
Dr. Uri has clearly identified his best possible career. This is one loving vet.
I feel this warmth inside every time I watch your videos. It's like that warmth you feel when you're by a fireplace in the winter or having hot soup on a sick day. Thank you for your videos 😊
DAMN!! Dats deep, SON!
the way Amber is constantly looking at you 💗
I am so glad you made this video. My sister has a dog who is nearly 11 now who has had ear infections pretty much his entire life, and she feeds him table scraps and all sorts of other things. She just resigned to "well he's just a dog that gets them all the time."
OMG, please show this video to your sister.
I thought cats had finally taken over your channel, ha ha. Your videos about cats get all the views, but I'm glad you have not forgotten about dogs!
I love dogs too!
What a great doggie.
I don't even have a dog but I love watching these videos just to look at all the good dogs
Food allergy?! Wow, who'd have thought it?
Oh, and I think Amber likes you 😍😃
I like her too!
very useful information! also, I love how every type of animal is just so calm and happy around you
you gave her a treat, right??
Don't you worry, she got about half a bag of treats that day, and a ton of walks between takes!
I used to work at a pet store and people would not believe us when we tried to tell them this and recommended a food change instead of drops!!! I'm so glad you are making these videos so people can hear this from a vet! These videos will save so many pets from all kinds of unnecessary discomfort and I love this channel so much for it! Please keep doing what you're doing! Also, just curious: in my experience bully breeds are especially prone to food allergies, have you found that to be true in your practice?
Thanks for the comment Ray. Unfortunately creating a truly hypoallergenic diet is difficult and only a few brands do so reliably. Sometimes just switching food brands can help, but that is a very unreliable method since most pet foods have multiple protein sources in them, even if it does not say so on the label. That is why it is important to use a clinical prescription diet for food elimination trials; otherwise you just waist months and owners get really frustrated. Drops alone rarely do the trick either, although they do make the dog more comfortable. You are correct on account of bully breeds, they certainly are predisposed to both food and environmental allergies as well as other skin problems.
@@HelpfulVancouverVet I agree, people tend to go pet stores seeking solutions to problems they really need to be asking their vet about!
I’d like to see a video about inappropriate elimination in cats. Especially when it isn’t related to UTIs or Bladder infections. I’m dealing with a cat that has had a bunch of tests and is physically fine but eliminates outside of the box maybe once a month/every 2 months. I’ve been told it can be behavioral/anxiety/nervousness. It would be cool to see a video that covers this side as I can only ever find stuff about physical problems.
Of course, to anyone else reading who is going through inappropriate elimination with their cat, TAKE IT TO THE VET FIRST. 😁
Its on my to-do list :-)
Helpful Vancouver Vet Thank you! And I’ve administered my daily squish to my cat already today.
I feel for you. I have a cat that no matter what I do, he does it anyways outside right next to the litter box. Had multiple check ups from different vets. Tried different litter boxes and litter. Tried multiple litter boxes. Tried Anti-anxiety meds. I even tried moving. Nothing works. He just stands right next to the litter box and goes there.
+P4brotagonist -- I have a cat like that also. She'll poop in the box, but when peeing either hangs her butt over the edge, or just plops down next to it. Nothing medically wrong aside from diabetes and old age with ensuing renal issues, but she was doing this before diabetes developed. I've done the whole "try new and different boxes with new and different litters" routine, and I've found that using puppy pee pads around the litter box works the best. I think there are even washable and reusable versions.
we have a very picky cat that will poop right next to the litter box if it isn't brand new, fresh litter. Fortunately she never pees outside it, though.
Thank you for this video! I'm a veterinary student and I learn a lot from this channel! Please keep up the good job :)
Amber: "I is a good doggo... Much pet! Sooper excite!"
Please shoulder dog
Oh, lord, I'm in love with Amber's soul. What a great girl!
What a sweet dog! Thanks for the honest tip!
Thank you Mr.Yuri you truly are a helpful vet!
Please make a follow-up video about the most common foods that dogs are allergic to and what foods are generally not causing allergies. Thanks and more power to your lovely channel!
Thank you for your TH-cam Channel
Dr.... You're services are greatly appreciative :)
I take my pets for it's yearly checkup , Seattle's near First Hill.
Love this guy
One of the things I used to educate my clients about at the grooming salon was that their dogs' skin issues were most likely due to food. It's kind of crazy how many issues can be resolved by cutting out bad food!
PS- As an Amber, I just wanted to say thanks for the compliment about my ears. ;)
I wish someone would glance at me for a second the way Amber watches him throughout the video
Doge smiles the whole time! 💖 💖 💖
Please please please do a video on feline diabetes. I have an insulin dependent diabetic cat and I wish I had known more about it before he was diagnosed.
I'll add it to my to do list! I already have one vid on how to measure Blood glucose in cats (th-cam.com/video/btPng4Mgad0/w-d-xo.html), but I can do a little mini-lecture on the disease as well.
Amber is such a good girl
Useful information, and interesting to know, thank you.
Amber needs a big smooch on the head!!!!!! What a sweet old lady!
The dog LOVED this. Please have her back soon.
Great video, Doctor.
Thanks can't get over how good of a girl Amber is!!!! She's so wonderful!
Also I really wish, when I had my first dog, we were told about the food allergies. We just figured it out ourselves by accident. We just decided to swap his food because this other type of food looked good (Avoderm). Bam, never an ear infection again.
I know you already have a long list of video ideas, but! I would really appreciate one on cats and bacterial ear infections, and anal gland issues. Love your videos!
thank you for your wonderfull advice!
Thanks Dr. Uri
Such a good girl
I would be interested in a video about how to pick food for your pet. How to tell if they like it, if it’s healthy, and the possible benefits/pitfalls of trying to make your own. I imagine pet food is a pretty controversial topic but with so many brands it’s hard to know what’s hype and what’s legit!
I don't even have a pet, but I love watching all these happy animals
I must ingrain this information into my brain.
I don't even have pets but I really enjoy your videos anyway.
Good boy! Gooooode boiyeeee!
I'm not a dog owner, but enjoyed this video very much. ✌😀
Amber looks at you so lovingly. How old is she?
Thank you for the information. Our girl doesn't have ear infections but I always like more knowledge.
When I adopted my second dog from the shelter, the DVM at the shelter said "chronic ear infections" as if that were her lifelong condition. Took her to our favorite clinic and our personal DVM said exactly what you did. Switched her off chicken and grain and she hasn't had an ear infection since we got her!!
Well I'll be danged. That's the first time I've heard that. I never would have thought food allergies could cause this. Very intetesting. Beautiful dog! Goldens are awesome.
Amber's so pretty! My late dog used to have waxy ears all the time, I never made the connection :(
The Mr. Rogers of vets 😍😭
Very helpful. I do have to note that I don't even own a dog, ever have owned a dog or will own one in the near future. One day, if the circumstances are correct I'm getting a dog.
A dog restraint video would be very helpful and what dog and cat food does your clinic recommend to your clients?
I GET TO SQUISHE ALL THE DOG AND CATS GENTLY ALL THE TIME, THANKS DOC
When I got my dog 5 years ago (she was 7ish then) she had very very serious ear infections (to the point where permanent disfiguration/damage has occurred and she had partial hearing loss) which I tried treating ever since. Nothing worked though, no meds, none of the 3 hypoallergenic dog food brands that we tried worked. The meds only temporarily lessened the itching (only lessened, the itchiness never ceased completely). Now her hearing is slightly better (she's not completely deaf but it's a close thing) but seeing as it stayed the same for a few years I think it's as good as it's ever gonna be. And her ears still sometimes itch but with the meds it's manageable. If it is allergy I don't know what to and I have no idea how to deal with it, and if it's not allergy, none of the meds my vet prescribed managed to heal it completely. I'm baffled. But I think we got to the point where it mostly doesn't bother my dog anymore and 98% of the time her ears don't bother her as opposed to the previous constant itching and pain so while I would prefer it to go away completely, I'm grateful we could lessen it at least.
Thank you for sharing. Allergy management can be incredibly frustrating in some cases, especially when ears are involved. Some cases never get 100% better. It sounds like you are doing the best you can though, and in some cases, that just has to be good enough.
Hello, I love your videos! I was wondering if you could give a video on pancreatitis. My elderly cat has pancreatitis and of course we work closely with our vet on the problem, but any time I tried to read up on the condition online, it's just confusing. There doesn't seem to be a consensus on where it comes from, or why it hits cats and dogs differently, and how exactly it can manifest. Is this something you could cover sometime? I love your dedication to public education on animal issues!
Sure! Maybe I should do a lecture series on common cat and dog diseases? Might be a good project for Patreon-only videos since it will take some time and effort to put together.
You must be one of those very few men who have neatly groomed and clean nails. Pleasant to see
I love dogs
Dear Dr. Burstyn, I watch all your videos because they are extremely helpful! I have a male Mainecoon cat with severe health problems. Max (that's his name) is 5 years old and about 2 years ago he was diagnosed with feline eosinophilic granuloma. Our vet took a blood test for the diagnosis and she takes good care of my dear cat, but she also said that this is a rare condition so there isn't much we can do. Max is suffering from lip ulcer and he also has a spot beneath his tongue which gladly isn't causing him any problems while eating. Our vet says it might be due to his overactive autoimmune system. He also scratches himself until he starts bleeding. It is worst around his ears and tail. He also has a food allergy and there is only one type of food he can eat without getting diarrhea. His sister Marie is completely healthy. Currently he ist getting cortisone injections. They normally tend to stop his symptoms for 5 months. So that the lip ulcer heals and he stops scratching. But lately the intervals have become smaller. Max hates car rides and thus going to the vet who won't come to our place always ends in him throwing up or peeing. I was wondering ...is cortisone really the only option? I am worried about side effects. And could I as a pet owner learn to inject him myself, so that if the intervals become smaller I won't have to put my boo through all those dreaded car rides? Could you show how to inject a cat? I am not sure if the cortisone is injected into muscle tissue though. Thank you again for all your helpful videos. I am currently trying to get Max used to me touching his gums so that I can easier inspect his mouth. Best wishes from Germany
I wish you could help you more, but without reviewing the records, there is not a whole lot of clinical advice I can ethically give you. I do have an option on my Patreon to do record reviews for my patrons. This involves sending me a copy of the complete medical record, and I give a second opinion on the case, based on your vet's medical records. Having said that, eosinophilic granuloma is a nasty immune disease that can be difficult to control. Corticosteroids have their drawbacks, but they are a good first-line drug in most cats with no other problems. There are other immunosupressive drugs out there that are both effective and have less, or at least different, side-effects from corticosteroids. I suggest you discuss these other options with your family veterinarian, or ask for a referral to an internal medicine specialist if your veterinarian isn't able to help you.
I just want to say THANK YOU for being open about dog food allergies! It's a huge struggle as a pet owner to wonder why your animal is suffering and the answer, most the time, is honestly just as simple as finding the right food ... I experienced it with a previous dog who, as you noted and pointed out, always had ear infections until we were told it was food allergies - and that was after countless vets and visits for ear drops and medications! Now it took me 2 years to find the right cat food/formula for my newest animal before she stopped suffering from her stomach issues (basically cat version of IBS) Even if most of your information is 'common knowledge' it's really not that 'common' for most people and I appreciate you putting out your experience and information for the masses of 'pet parents'. Respect and love!
That's interesting. Can the same food allergy problem apply to a cat who's ears always itch? Are there certain foods that are the most common culprits or is it too wide a variety to list? Thanks for this great channel.
It can, but in cats food allergies aren't as common as in dogs. They can get other kinds of allergies, ear polyps, allregic rhinopharyngitis... enough material for another video ;-). You bring up an important point though: there is no food that is a "common culprit". You develop a food allergy to a protein you are repeatedly exposed to. The source or type of protein doesn't matter clinically.
Helpful Vancouver Vet Thanks, Doc.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Never knew food allergies causes so many problems. Which makes me think of gluten free products for animals too. Hmmmm! Love your videos.💕✌🏼🐶🐱
Don’t worry, gluten intolerance is a purely human problem. Grains and gluten don’t cause health issues to other species.
This is good to know but I have a dog (poodle/Bichon cross) which is prone to urinary tract infections. She has been on a Hills Prescription Diet product for UT control. When we took her off that in favour of another Hills product that was “hypoallergenic “ she had a terrible time with UT infections so... not doing it.
My cat, as he sees the nail clipper, runs to hide in a cave...
What type of food would you recommend for a dog who has this issue?
Hmmm my boy has had issues with his ears alot recently you can tell something is bothering him. I assumed it was just itchy from wax but i might have to take a closer look
What if it's only in one ear?
Hey i love your channel and i would like to ask this of u, for me and everyone else who has a car or dog. Can u please make a video of products that are harmful 4 your cat/dog that may look safe but can hurt them. 4 ex. My dogs almost died eating blue buffalos dog food! And someone who brought blue buffalos dog treats to the park were making dogs puke. I want people to now what is safe 4 there animals so they can all be happy! THANKS!
Do you get them allergy tested or are there more common allergies or should food just keep getting switched?
So how to treat allergy? my dog has issues with ears 4 years already, small pimples inside the ear I couldn't find treatment yet.
The Bob Ross of vets
my golden retriever has some food allergies and smelly ears, but i don't know what food causes it. She doesn't eat human food, she loves fruits and veggies but not giving them to her doesn't change anything, and we tried many kinds of dog food but her ears are still the same... what else could i do?
Could it also be allergy if only one ear is infected?
I love DOGS and CATS, don't know what is wrong with me, currently I a have a hedgehoge dating service going on at the food plate with "left over stuff". I want to see more hedgehog stuff :) :)
Yes!!!! Food allergy for the win!
I wish you were in my town, you seem like a very honest likable vetenerian , you said something that I never hurd a veterinarian mantion, and I listen to vetenerians lots including several vets, pets feel no pain,
I have 3, 2 rescues and my yorkie , the best gift God has gave me, besides my kids 😁
You mention removing the hair inside the ears is painful, everyone seems to think is not
Most ignorant people seems to think, pets feel pain including vets,
no one can't convince me,
I am so bad, I care for my
Lexy cooper and bear equally, there litte hearts their emotions,
if people would try to learn, there face expressions, eye movements, there body language, I read my doggies like my children lol!! I tell people I stay here, but my babies own the house, the bank account, the car has 3 carseats, the meat in the freezer is not mine,
You will find little beds
Little couches, litte stairs toys everywhere, and this kids are not moving any time soon 😂
So if you don't like dogs
It was nice knowing you lol!!
I think my problem right now is the Pollen
Everything is green dust,
I groom my own,
But Groomers need to know, It causes pain
So sad ☹
Thank you for your information Godbless,
How do you figure out what she's allergic to? My dog has been on Apoquel to "treat" her allergies, but it doesn't really address the root issue, just treats the symptoms. I don't know what she's allergic to and we have her on a salmon-based diet- no chicken, wheat, corn, or soy (4Health Sensitive Skin). When we rescued her she came to us with a skin infection, and has had a few since then. Lots of problems between the toes. If I forget to giver her medication, she is itchy all day. My vet said we could try a blood test at some point, but that it's not super conclusive. Where do we go from here?? Thanks!
It is not easy! Blood samples can be used to identify environmental allergies (for which apparel is great) but not reliable for food allergies (which respond poorly to meds). To make things more confusing, some dogs have both! I think this is a great example of why you have to be meticulous and systematic in working up chronic allergic reactions. I recommend following your vet’s advice and working your way through the tests. It is the only way to avoid doubt and frustration.
Please make the same video but for cat.
Honestly, I don't even have a dog but I just clicked to see the doctor.
Hi what type of food caused allergy ? My shih tzu gets infections in his ears very often. I feed him royal canin for shih tzu but he also gets "human" food- cheese etc.
Great question! It can be any protein in the diet, and is pretty much always a protein. The type, source, "quality" (notice the parenthesis since I view that last one as a BS marketing term) of the protein doesn't matter. The only way to discover which one it is, is to conduct a well done food exclusion trial.
@@HelpfulVancouverVet Thank You very much for reply! Regards!
Still need to get a seat lol
Hello Dr. B.
1st off....WAHOO! for a dog video!
Can I ask why no mention of Otodectes (ear mites)? I noted you mentioned bacteria and grass seeds, but do you include Malassezia _sp_ yeast infection as part of the 'bacterial' side of things. Surely _not_ caused by a food allergy but down to hot/humid environment by having constantly damp inner ears? - I personally _don't_ pluck ear hair, but I _do_ trim the inner parts with scissors, just to get a bit more 'airflow' into the ear. I clean my Rotties ears on a regular basis with _''CleanAural''_ (an ear wash), and now and again apply _''easOtic''_ (Hydrocortisone aceponate and Miconazole / Gentamicin) drops which I'll use if he gets a yeast infection. I use a spot on treatment for fleas, but it's a combination spot treatment called _''Advocate''_ , which not only covers fleas, but also lice, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, demodicosis and round, hook and whip worm. But I buy it mainly because it kills the Demodectes, should we be unlucky enough to encounter someones dog that has them.
Oh, and I have to say my offer still stands! - Have a good weekend. Best. Dawg.
Thanks Dawg! I don't mention ear mites because they are more likely to be a source of ear problems in cats than dogs (and I haven't done that video yet) and because I did not plan to make an exhaustive list of etiologies since that would be long and boring, just hit the few common ones. Malassezia infections are ALWAYS secondary or tertiary to something else, and that something is usually an allergy, unless you live in the tropics or have a different immune disorder. The moisture and maceration of ear skin is due to inflammation, not water trapping by ear hairs (unless it occurred right after a swim in which case it maaaay be a case of water retention). What you describe in your dog sounds like classical allergic otitis with secondary yeast infections, but I can't make an accurate diagnosis online without ear cytology. Oh, and Demodectes is not usually contagious so don't worry about your dog getting it from another dog.
- Thank you for the informative, (and a bit worring) reply. _CRIKEY!_ - Have I been fleeced by my various Veterinary Surgeons for over 30 years? - I was always told that ear mites (Otodectes) are highly contagious between dogs and cats (can pass from one to the other). When I rescued my current dog, he was heavily infested with mites and took a good few repeats with the Miconazole solution. The dogs he ''lived'' with were not in the best condition, and were riddled with other itchy bitey things. After a month, the Vet did a skin scrape and scope slide and said mite free now, but then came back with a ''yeast'' infection, although didn't name the particular strain. He blamed living next to the sea (I am not even 90 feet away from the sea at my front door, and we spend a lot of time on the beach). Dog often gets ears caked in sand, and I do try to clean and dry as best as possible (internally). So maybe it could be my not drying the ears properly, and the humidity builds up in the ear canal? (Answer not required, don't worry!)
We also get a heck of a lot of Harvest mites here ( _Trombicula autumnalis_ ) and the usual ear scratching, inflammation etc occurs. The Advocate wide spectrum spot on seems to knock them on the head. Again, _many_ thanks for taking the time to reply. Looking forward to a lot more dog videos. That's DOG videos. Y'know.....*DOG* videos. ** ( _arf! arf! arf! and lol!_ ). Kind regards and best wishes. Dawg.
** _yeah, ok, go on then....I suppose I could let you slip a few cat videos slip in there as well!_
- I have realised my mistake when I re-read your reply regarding the Demodectes! I wrote: _''But I buy it mainly because it kills the Demodectes, should we be unlucky enough to encounter someones dog that has them.''_ , where I _should_ have written *Otodectes* ! Apologies for the confusion.
If I try a food change is it best to go gradually? And how long should I wait to see results before trying a new food?
Great question! For a food exclusion trial, the answer is no, do it right away with no transition. If you're just doing it to change brands, probably a good idea to do it gradually over a week. Takes 6-8 weeks for inflammation to subside from a diet change, so you have to be patient, and very disciplined to not feed your dog anything but the hypoallergenic diet. Your vet should be able to talk you through the specifics.
@@HelpfulVancouverVet thank you so much for your reply. He's a young purebred golden and our vet has always told us his yeast infection is due to his ears getting wet and not drying out. Your response makes alot more sense as he doesn't spend alot of time outdoors. We do not feed him anything except his Eagle Pack dog food so that's why I figured we should just change his food. I appreciate you letting us know there are other better solutions.
ho ho doggo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my dog has been prone to ear infections. how do i find a food my dog won't have an allergic reaction to?
You really need to go to a vet, discuss the different types of allergies (only about 50% of dog allergies are food related) and if the vet feels, based on lesion distribution and ear cytology, that your dog may have an ear allergy then a food exclusion trial is how you rule it in or out.
That info really should have been a part of the video. I was just about to comment about that when I saw this comment.
why did't he grab amber by the collar during the whole video?
Amber seems so calm and relax she won't leave.
Is it the same for itchy cat ears?
Cat ear problems have a different distribution of causes, but allergies to food or something in the air can certainly be one of them.
I had a beagle dog and his back legs gave up on him
If ear infections in dogs are caused by food allergy, what about repeated ear infections in children?
Can ear infection in cats be caused by allergies as well?
They sure can, please check out some of the other comments on this video.
Do cats have the same '99%' likelihood of a ear infection caused by food allergies?
Cats are less prone to food allergies than dogs, but it can still happen.
- The 5 negative votes / thumbs down are maybe from cat owners, who are no-doubt sitting hissing and spitting at this video.
Amber is the goodest girl 😍
Dr. Yuri, my cat itches her ears all the time, so much so that she is balding near both of her ear openings. Is it an ear infection? I know I should take her to my vet no matter what. But I’ve only had her for a few months and thought it would subside. I hope it isn’t the food that I’m giving her. It seems like the highest quality food out there with real ingredients!
Thank you for sharing. I'm going to go on my favorite soap box for a minute and say that "Wait and see" are the three most dangerous words in veterinary medicine. I hope everyone who reads this will realize that "waiting for things to subside" is a terrible idea, and often leads to increased costs of treatment, decreased clinical outcomes, and unnecessary suffering for the patients. Also, feel free to ignore ingredients lists on pet food bags, they are only as reliable as the marketing company hired to write them ;-).
Sorry, I commented under the wrong video! I was looking at the one on the cat and the nails and I clicked the back button! :/
Is Amber yours?
Nope, belongs to a client who kindly lent her to me for a few hours.
Well she sure trusts you! Most dogs are not fond of the Vet:D
My dog has had inflamed ears with a lot of brown build-up. We can't afford to buy a better food :(
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are you married?