RE: [AlpacaTalk] RE: ear trouble
Hi Janice
I like thinking out loud, because I am listening! I hope to never run into this, but I have had one loss from dystocia and never want to go through a tragedy again! :( I know someone who lost a female to a cronic ear infection too. ANY suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am out shopping for boric acid this afternoon for my cattle dog/morphed beagle headed dog!! Keep us updated if your ear problem in your animal clears up or gets worse. Good luck and I hope for the best!
Jody
Jody Ehler
Solon, IA 52333
J & J Alpacas
Check out our adorable alpacas!
www.jandjalpacas.
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
From: jelizabethfarms1@
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:31:45 -0400
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] RE: ear trouble
I have been doing a bit of research about the possibility of "ear ticks"
that can't be seen raised here. Scary possibility. I have not
considered the fact that my boy is holding his ear at a 90 degree angle
for the past week an emergency. Since the dog occ has an ear event
(shaking, scratching, or holding funny) and boric acid clears it right
up I haven't been overly concerned, but have put it in the "que" as
something that needed my attention. Well after reading around for a
bit this morning I am now quite concerned.
Apparently these "soft bodied" ear ticks are killers. Great.
My reading thus far tells me that Catrol IV (which I have never heard of
and my local Tractor Supply does not carry) is the treatment of
choice. Superior to Frontline ear spray and liquid ivermec......tho
the liquid ivermec mixed with mineral oil intuitively seems like a good
treatment option to me (maybe because I have on hand and can use right
now), both of which have also been recommended for ear ticks.
I have to do more reading, but just thinking out loud here and asking
for other thoughts, experiences, etc......it seems to me that if this is
a soft bodied tick as it is described then DE or Boric acid either one
would be an effective treatment and would kill the little nasties.
Janice in NW GA
that can't be seen raised here. Scary possibility. I have not
considered the fact that my boy is holding his ear at a 90 degree angle
for the past week an emergency. Since the dog occ has an ear event
(shaking, scratching, or holding funny) and boric acid clears it right
up I haven't been overly concerned, but have put it in the "que" as
something that needed my attention. Well after reading around for a
bit this morning I am now quite concerned.
Apparently these "soft bodied" ear ticks are killers. Great.
My reading thus far tells me that Catrol IV (which I have never heard of
and my local Tractor Supply does not carry) is the treatment of
choice. Superior to Frontline ear spray and liquid ivermec.....
the liquid ivermec mixed with mineral oil intuitively seems like a good
treatment option to me (maybe because I have on hand and can use right
now), both of which have also been recommended for ear ticks.
I have to do more reading, but just thinking out loud here and asking
for other thoughts, experiences, etc......it seems to me that if this is
a soft bodied tick as it is described then DE or Boric acid either one
would be an effective treatment and would kill the little nasties.
Janice in NW GA
Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Learn more.
__._,_.___
Message posts are the opinion of individuals posting and are not necessarily endorsed or approved by Yahoo! or the moderator of this group. The purpose of this discussion group is to ensure that all points of view can be aired. It is the responsbilty of all individuals who post to treat others with respect and civility.
.
__,_._,___
posted by Chaddo at 8:08 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home