{"id":8430,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","slug":"how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_yeast_infection_in_a_dogs_ear\" title=\"How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear?\">How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?\">How can I treat my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_yeast_infection_in_a_dogs_ear_naturally\" title=\"How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear naturally?\">How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_yeast_in_a_dogs_ear\" title=\"How do you get rid of yeast in a dog&#8217;s ear?\">How do you get rid of yeast in a dog&#8217;s ear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs ear infection at home?\">How can I treat my dogs ear infection at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\" title=\"How can I get rid of my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?\">How can I get rid of my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#Will_dog_ear_infection_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Will dog ear infection go away on its own?\">Will dog ear infection go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#What_kills_yeast_infection_in_dogs_ears\" title=\"What kills yeast infection in dogs ears?\">What kills yeast infection in dogs ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#Can_you_treat_a_dogs_ear_yeast_infection_at_home\" title=\"Can you treat a dog&#8217;s ear yeast infection at home?\">Can you treat a dog&#8217;s ear yeast infection at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_can_I_treat_a_yeast_infection_in_my_dogs_ear_without_going_to_the_vet\" title=\"How can I treat a yeast infection in my dog&#8217;s ear without going to the vet?\">How can I treat a yeast infection in my dog&#8217;s ear without going to the vet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#Can_you_treat_a_dogs_ear_yeast_infection_with_apple_cider_vinegar\" title=\"Can you treat a dog&#8217;s ear yeast infection with apple cider vinegar?\">Can you treat a dog&#8217;s ear yeast infection with apple cider vinegar?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_a_yeast_infection_in_my_dogs_ears\" title=\"How do I get rid of a yeast infection in my dog&#8217;s ears?\">How do I get rid of a yeast infection in my dog&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" 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href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#Does_vinegar_cure_dog_ear_infection\" title=\"Does vinegar cure dog ear infection?\">Does vinegar cure dog ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#Can_a_dog_get_over_an_ear_infection_without_antibiotics\" title=\"Can a dog get over an ear infection without antibiotics?\">Can a dog get over an ear infection without antibiotics?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet-2\" title=\"How can I treat my dog&#8217;s ear infection without going to the vet?\">How can I treat my dog&#8217;s ear infection without going to the vet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#What_happens_to_a_dog_with_an_untreated_ear_infection\" title=\"What happens to a dog with an untreated ear infection?\">What happens to a dog with an untreated ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-rid-of-a-yeast-infection-in-a-dogs-ear\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_ear_infection_to_clear_up\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog ear infection to clear up?\">How long does it take for a dog ear infection to clear up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_yeast_infection_in_a_dogs_ear\"><\/span>How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has a yeast infection of the outer ear canal, <b>the vet might prescribe a topical antifungal ointment or cream. Miconazole and ketoconazole are two antifungal medicines that are often effective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple cider vinegar works by killing both yeast and bacteria. Use a mixture of 50% organic apple cider vinegar and 50% water, soak a cotton ball and clean your dog&#8217;s ears. If you notice your dog in pain or her ears drying out too much, discontinue use and see your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_yeast_infection_in_a_dogs_ear_naturally\"><\/span>How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Ways of Managing Yeast Infections<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rinse Your Dog With Apple Cider Vinegar.  <\/li>\n<li>Stop Feeding Your Dog Yeast.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply Coconut Oil Mixture on the Yeasty Region.  <\/li>\n<li>Soothe the Yeast Infected Ears.  <\/li>\n<li>Increase the Population of Other Beneficial Bacteria.  <\/li>\n<li>Best Probiotic with Fiber Supplement for Dogs.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_yeast_in_a_dogs_ear\"><\/span>How do you get rid of yeast in a dog&#8217;s ear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To clean the ears, tilt your dog&#8217;s head downward with one hand and <b>squirt a gentle cleanser recommended by your veterinarian into the ear, filling the canal. Holding the ear closed, give it a nice massage, really squishing the cleanser around in there. That softens any gunk inside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs ear infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple cider vinegar works by killing both yeast and bacteria. Use a mixture of 50% organic apple cider vinegar and 50% water, soak a cotton ball and clean your dog&#8217;s ears. If you notice your dog in pain or her ears drying out too much, discontinue use and see your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\"><\/span>How can I get rid of my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In most cases, a dog&#8217;s ear infection will not go away on its own. What&#8217;s worse, if you wait too long to treat the ear infection, it can become much more difficult to get under control. An untreated ear infection can lead to chronic issues, hearing loss, and sometimes the need for expensive surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dog_ear_infection_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will dog ear infection go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin-clavulanate, enrofloxacin, clindamycin, or cefpodoxime) will be used for a bacterial infection for 6-8 weeks minimum. If the infection is fungal in nature, an anti-fungal medication (most often itraconazole) will be prescribed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_yeast_infection_in_dogs_ears\"><\/span>What kills yeast infection in dogs ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To kill a yeast infection, get raw, organic, <b>apple cider vinegar and make a solution of one part apple cider vinegar and three parts water. This is delivered into the pet&#8217;s ears, which is easier said than done.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_treat_a_dogs_ear_yeast_infection_at_home\"><\/span>Can you treat a dog&#8217;s ear yeast infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>One of the best home remedies for yeast infections in the ears is white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar). White vinegar will make the ear&#8217;s pH more acidic and inhospitable to yeast. The vinegar should never be used in its pure formit must be diluted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_a_yeast_infection_in_my_dogs_ear_without_going_to_the_vet\"><\/span>How can I treat a yeast infection in my dog&#8217;s ear without going to the vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple cider vinegar works by killing both yeast and bacteria. Use a mixture of 50% organic apple cider vinegar and 50% water, soak a cotton ball and clean your dog&#8217;s ears. If you notice your dog in pain or her ears drying out too much, discontinue use and see your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_treat_a_dogs_ear_yeast_infection_with_apple_cider_vinegar\"><\/span>Can you treat a dog&#8217;s ear yeast infection with apple cider vinegar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple cider vinegar helps by acting as a cleanser and an anti-fungal and antibacterial agent. <b>Dabbing this into your dog&#8217;s ears sparingly can help to clean out the inside of their ears and treat the infection<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_a_yeast_infection_in_my_dogs_ears\"><\/span>How do I get rid of a yeast infection in my dog&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has a yeast infection of the outer ear canal, the vet might prescribe a <b>topical antifungal ointment or cream. Miconazole and ketoconazole are two antifungal medicines that are often effective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_peroxide_kill_yeast_in_dogs_ears\"><\/span>Will peroxide kill yeast in dogs ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some Vets Say Hydrogen Peroxide Is Okay To Use That is, if you suspect your dog has some sort of yeast build-up or other infection in their ear, <b>you should not wipe down the inside of their ears with hydrogen peroxide unless your vet tells you to do so, first.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_ear_infection_at_home\"><\/span>How can I get rid of my dogs ear infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple cider vinegar works by killing both yeast and bacteria. Use a mixture of 50% organic apple cider vinegar and 50% water, soak a cotton ball and clean your dog&#8217;s ears. If you notice your dog in pain or her ears drying out too much, discontinue use and see your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_dog_ear_infection\"><\/span>What kills dog ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For A Fungal or Yeast Ear Infection Your vet may prescribe a <b>topical antifungal to eliminate the yeast that&#8217;s causing the problem. One effective treatment is to use Banixx Pet Care, a spray that&#8217;s easy on your dog&#8217;s ear tissue, quickly helping to repair any ear surface that has been irritated, inflamed or rubbed raw.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vinegar_cure_dog_ear_infection\"><\/span>Does vinegar cure dog ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple cider vinegar has been shown to kill yeast and bacteria  the two main causes of dog ear infections. To use this remedy, you can either wet a cotton ball and swab it around the inside of your pet&#8217;s ear or put a small amount of the liquid in your dog&#8217;s ear with a syringe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_over_an_ear_infection_without_antibiotics\"><\/span>Can a dog get over an ear infection without antibiotics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In severe cases, your vet may prescribe oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Most uncomplicated ear infections resolve within 12 weeks, once appropriate treatment begins. But severe infections or those due to underlying conditions may take months to resolve, or may become chronic problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet-2\"><\/span>How can I treat my dog&#8217;s ear infection without going to the vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple cider vinegar works by killing both yeast and bacteria. Use a mixture of 50% organic apple cider vinegar and 50% water, soak a cotton ball and clean your dog&#8217;s ears. If you notice your dog in pain or her ears drying out too much, discontinue use and see your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_a_dog_with_an_untreated_ear_infection\"><\/span>What happens to a dog with an untreated ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two potential long-term complications of inner ear infection include <b>a permanently altered sense of balance and\/or persistent signs of Horner&#8217;s syndrome. Your dog may also become permanently deaf in the affected ear. That said, most dogs with otitis interna respond well to medical management.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_ear_infection_to_clear_up\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog ear infection to clear up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When caught early and provided with appropriate treatment, uncomplicated dog ear infections typically clear up within just <b>a week or two. If your pup&#8217;s ear infection is more severe or is due to an underlying health condition, treatment may be more challenging and may take months to resolve.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear?How can I treat my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?How do you get rid of a yeast infection in a dog&#8217;s ear naturally?How do you get rid of yeast in a dog&#8217;s ear?How can I treat my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8430"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8430"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8430\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}