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Question by Scott
Submitted on 9/16/2003
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My chocolate lab has two swollen ears that seem to be a sponge-type feeling. She is acting like nothing has happened. She is two weeks passed being neutered.

Answer by meags
Submitted on 10/5/2003
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The same happened to my chocolate lab. I called the vet, and he said to bring Chip in right away, as the cause may be a hemotoma, a rupture of the artery in the ear. It turned out that the cause was some sort of allergy. Chip got a cortisone shot, and I gave him anti-biotics and prednisone for a week. The swelling went down within 24 hours. Hope this helps.

Answer by Kim
Submitted on 11/3/2003
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My lab kept ears like that when she was younger. She got it from shaking her head violently (as some dogs do). Sometimes, she would hit her ears when walking by things and shaking at the same time. My vet said it was causing fluid to build up between the 2 layers of skin in the ears. He drained them and all was well. good luck

Answer by eric1build
Submitted on 12/4/2003
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my yellow lab currently has swollen ears, I just put a new kind of flea and tick repellent on her. I called the vet. I will report back after i hear from her.

Answer by Andrew
Submitted on 1/19/2004
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My border collie seems to have the same ailment as your labs. wonder if its linked, will have to take him to the vets

Answer by jenny9092002
Submitted on 1/31/2004
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My Chocolate lab was scratching his ears a lot and I took him to the vet and he told me that my dog had a yeast infection in his ear, as many labs do because it is hard to keep the water out of their ears because they love the water. The vet gave him some ear drops and it cleared up but he also told me that those breed of dogs keep a yeast infection because of their love for water.

Answer by stephanie1967
Submitted on 2/12/2004
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I just noticed my boxer puppy is not acting like himself. His ears are all swollen but he had been shaking his head. I gave him benadryl and plan on going to vet first thing in the morning. I think its possible its a yeast infection because he has floppy ears and I noticed a discharge and cleaned them earlier this week.

Answer by tiger
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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My puppy 1 year old Golden Retriever has been shaking her head and today both of her ear flaps are thick and swollen, her ears are red as if she has an infection, but she is not displaying any disconfort. I have no ideal what is wrong with her. She is going to the vet tomorrow

Answer by Jonnie
Submitted on 7/20/2004
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My Dog has a very swollen spongey ear too. The vet said he had and yeast infection. Do you know of any herbal or home remidies for this???

Answer by jesus
Submitted on 11/2/2004
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is this all questions? where are the answers.... my dog has swollen ears....too... thanks for all the great info... jeez

Answer by Dobiems
Submitted on 4/1/2005
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My 10 month has a large lump on her withers. Vet said she hit something or something hit her. Said to wait a couple of weeks to see if it goes down, if not he would sedate and put in drainage tubes. I have prednisone on hand. Can I try and what dosage. I had thought about an aspirin for inflammation.

Answer by Rachael
Submitted on 6/23/2005
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My puppy has very waxy ears, and my vet told me that the waxy buildup could be from water getting into his ears. She also told me never to wash his ears with soap and water because it doesn't evaporate correctly and increases the problem. You can pick up ear cleanser at any pet store... R7 ear cleaner is the best. it only costs like, 5 bucks. hope this helps.

Answer by Jeanne
Submitted on 8/4/2005
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I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD SAINT BERNARD. HIS EAR FLAPS ARE SWOLLEN THEY FEEL LIKE WATER BALLONS.HE'S BEEN SHAKING HIS HEAD ALOT AND I'VE BEEN PUTTING IN HIS EAR MITE MEDICINE. WE HAVE TO GO TO HIS VET TOMORROW.DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MEANTIME?

Answer by Graywood
Submitted on 11/5/2005
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I have a German short hair pointer and his face was swollen for about 24 hours, the swelling in his face has gone down but he now has swelling in his ears, and he has some sort of bumps on his back and i have no clue what this could be can anyone give me some answers before I take him to the Vet?

Answer by Steve
Submitted on 1/29/2006
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I have a Golden that has had constant yeast infections. Tried Conofite Liquid from vet but helped little. Recently started using Q-tips dipped in rubbing alcohol (91%) to clean ears every night before bed, and ears cleared dramatically in 3 days. Moistness was removed and brown yeasty muck turned flaky. I will continue to clean daily for several more days until there is no sign of brown muck and then see what happens.

Answer by CRIS
Submitted on 3/26/2007
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My St. Bernard Is 4 Months Old And The tip Of her Left Ear Is Swollen. I Can Feel The Fluid Inside. I Think I Will Give Her Some Antibiotics If That Doesn't Work I Will See The Vet

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Answer by vickithedog
Submitted on 3/10/2006
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my dog just got that... will keep checking

Answer by Thea1977
Submitted on 5/22/2006
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My Samoyed has two swollen ears. she did have them drained before and now they are flopped over and they itch all the time and she shakes her head all the time. I have taken her to the vet and he said that she had an infection and gave me some meds and it went away for a while but now i cant seem to keep them healed and i cant afford the meds or the vet cost so if someone know a home remedy on how to help her please help...

Answer by Jen
Submitted on 8/14/2006
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you can use a 1 to 1 ratio of white vinigar and water to gently clean and flush the dogs ears. I also heard that you can use womens over the counter yeast medication after cleaning too.

Answer by Stephanie
Submitted on 8/24/2006
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My choc lab had the same "thick ear" symptoms five days ago. We were out of town so I called the vet and she told me to give her regular adult Benadryl. Within 24 hours all swelling was gone and hasn't been back since.

Answer by Ainaray
Submitted on 8/29/2006
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My Boxer is a little less than a year and his ears are really swollen and he has been scratching his head a lot lately. HELP!

Answer by mel
Submitted on 9/25/2006
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my beagle's ear all of a sudden looked like a balloon. I called the vet and it sounds like a blood vessel broke in his ear. I do have to bring him in to get it drained. It doesn't bother him at all. A broken blood vessel can be caused by a dog merely shaking his head a lot/too hard. It think Duke's is a result of running into a old wire coat hanger that I was about to discard.

Answer by Nicole
Submitted on 9/28/2006
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i have a puppy who is a chocolate labrador. today as i mozied into my home my mother informed me that roxy had swollen ears. BOTH OF THEM. her nose is mad hot. what is this about??/

Answer by Tracy
Submitted on 10/6/2006
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Last night, we discovered our chocolate lab has one spongy ear and I was very worried. We are going to the vet this afternoon. Three days ago, he had swollen eyes and we gave him Benadryl and the swelling went down, so I do believe it is allergy related.

Answer by puppy lover
Submitted on 10/26/2006
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hi there my shihtzu is a male and is 10 weeks old and his ears were brown and scaby but he wasnt irritated by them we took him to the vet and they said he had yeast in his ear, so he is on meds already 2 times a day for a week.

Answer by julie
Submitted on 11/9/2006
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my golden retriever has swollen ears and the area around her eyes are wet and gooey, her ears are spongy as well...please post back if you have a dog of this same problem

Answer by Shiloe
Submitted on 11/9/2006
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Jonnie, As far as home remidies for your dogs yeast infection in it's ear try keeping it clean by mixing half hydrogen peroxide and water to clean the ear and use cortizone cream a couple times a week maybe once at the start of the week and again at the end of the week. Hope this helps you.

Answer by rene collie
Submitted on 1/25/2007
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my dog just had a litter of puppies. they are 6 weeks old today and one of the puppies ears are swollen. there are blisters inside of his ear flaps. he throws up ever now and then, but his ears aren't spongy the are as hard as a rock. at first i just thought that maybe he had a fever or something. i'mgoing to call the doctor to see if there is anything that i need to get him....

Answer by tmsgrldani
Submitted on 1/25/2007
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my dog has a swollen ear it feels like it has liquid in it what can i do would clavamox help

Answer by pat63
Submitted on 2/17/2007
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i have the same problem my vet said the operation will cost 914.00 but it is not guarantee it will not happen again need more help with this problem

Answer by Millie
Submitted on 4/14/2007
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My basset also has swollen ears and Scratching her nose on everything in sight and is licking her feet constantly. Gave her a benadryl and she is calmer, but I am still going to take her to the vet on Monday.