Just before we went on holiday in September, Ollie had a bad infection in his left ear. I took him to the Vet, and they tried a new gel treatment, administered directly into his ear. It worked so well, he was on the mend within 24 hours, and by the time of the second dose a week later, completely cured.
That was only a month ago, but Ollie started to shake his head again last Wednesday. By Thursday, he was hanging his head to the right, and that ear felt hot. Out on his walk, he started to rub the right ear against anything he could find, followed by frantic shaking of his whole head.
So I arranged to get him to the Vet last Friday, and another dose of the gel was given, into the right ear this time. That evening, he calmed down considerably, and by Saturday afternoon, he was even quite playful.
Next Thursday, I have to take him back for the second dose, as it can only be given by a qualified Vet. This is nothing short of miraculous though, as previous treatment involved 10 days of antibiotic and steroid tablets, which became increasingly difficult to get him to take.
If you have a dog that is prone to ear infections, ask your Vet about this product.
https://www.dechra.co.uk/search/search?q=Osurnia
(I gain nothing from this recommendation, just so you know.)
Awww! Wishing Ollie well 🐶 xxx
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Thanks, Em. Back to the Vet this afternoon for his second dose of ear gel.
Best wishes, Pete. XXX
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How is he doing now? xxx
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It has cleared up at the moment. Taking him to the groomer for a bath at 2pm. 🙂
XXX
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Good for Ollie. My dog was shaking her head like crazy once. It turned out she had been stung by a wasp and had an allergic reaction. Imagine my surprise when the vet gave her Benadryl.
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Thanks, Xena. I am allergic to wasp stings, so I can sympathise with your dog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That sounds very good news for Ollie. Wonder if it would work in my clinic 😊
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It has a warning about serious side effects if not handled correctly. For one thing, if it gets in the eyes, it can cause blindness. That’s why it has to be given by a Vet.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I was just kidding!
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I knew that. I gave a serious reply to confuse you! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Marvellous!! It doesn’t take much! 🥴
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I remember you’ve written about poor Ollie’s ears, so this is great news, indeed. I’m sure many dog owners will be delighted about this as well. Love to Ollie.
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Thanks, Olga. After nine years of tablets, this is a wonderful modern solution.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pleased you have found a solution to Ollies ear infections and one which works faster than tablets 🙂 x
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Thanks, Carol. I would pay double for this ear gel if I had to. Happy to see Ollie with no distress.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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oh no! was my first reaction when i saw the title, Pete. but so relieved as i read through. glad it worked for Ollie! regards… 🙂
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He is much more relaxed since that treatment, and has the second dose this Thursday.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Its a great recommendation, I keeping the info for when our Jackie next had trouble. Cheers!
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I am sure it will help Jackie too mate.
Cheers, Pete.
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On another note…..I still having problems liking what I read…..sorry about that chuq
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Poor Ollie…..our late “Little Man” was plagued with ear infections but turned out to be tumor…..I hope Ollie will be fine soon chuq
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Fortunately, Ollie has no growths in his ears, and gets fast relief from this gel.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This ear infection treatment definitely seems to gel for Ollie.
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Well done, David! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Gel in the ear is so much easier, on you and on Ollie. If you have to do this once a month, it sure beats what you did before. Ollie getting quick relief is the best part. Best to you, Pete.
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The only downside is that it has to be administered by the Vet. But I don’t mind that if it helps Ollie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Exactly!
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It sounds amazing, Pete. I’ll pass the info on to my sister whose black lab occasionally has ear infections.
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It works better than the tablets, and is easier to administer too. Better for Ollie, and easier for me. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I must thank the scientists who work on veterinary issues. I have a cousin who does that, though it is for goats, not dogs. It is reassuring that somewhere someone kept trying to find a better solution for dog ear problems and that Ollie has benefited from her research.
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Thanks, Elizabeth. Anything that means I don’t have to try to give Ollie any more tablets is a relief.
Best wishes, Pete.
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All dogs have ears. Thanks for the link. wish we had it when we had our last dog. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. You may be able to recommend it to a dog owner one day. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am happy that you have found a good treatment for Ollie, Pete.
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Fingers crossed it keeps working, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hope it’s the relief Ollie needs!
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It seems to work like a ‘magic bullet’, John. £60 a pop, ($81) but he is worth it! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Indeed, very good news! Best wishes to Ollie, too. xx Michael
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Thanks, Michael. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Ollie.
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Thanks, Pit. We are trying our best to keep on top of his ailments.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Well that’s very good news. One of my aunt’s cocker spaniels had bad ear problems and I know it can be hard to manage. Sad to see your pet suffer as well. So glad for Ollie. XX
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Thanks, Carolyn. He has been on a cycle of ear infections since he was young. As these ear gels help so quickly, that makes me feel so much better that he isn’t suffering.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Poor boy! So happy you have found a suitable medicine and that Ollie is on the mend. Earaches hurt!
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His ear infections do drive him crazy, Pam. I really hope that this new stuff dosn’t become something that stops working if he has it too often.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Me too, Pete.
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May I enquire what it’s called? Many of the same drugs given to animals are also given to humans. I found out my neighbour’s cat has been on Thyroxine for years, but they pay about 10 times as much for it.
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There is a link above. It is called Osurnia, and it seems that you have to be a Vet to buy it. There is a warning that it can cause blindness to dogs and humans if it gets in the eyes, so I presume that’s why it is not sold on the open market.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ah, thanks Pete.
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Glad it did the trick
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Thanks, Rich. It costs a lot, but he’s worth it.
Cheers, Pete.
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Glad to know there is an effective cure for Ollie’s infection. Keep safe Ollie boy.
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Thanks, Arlene. He has just had a nice walk, and eaten his dinner. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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🐕🦺🙂
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Thanks for the tips. We’re okay for now.
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That’s good to hear, Peggy. I hope nobody’s dog ever gets such painful ear infections, but this is worth trying if they do.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Poor Ollie. It must be so frustrating for him to feel this way. Thankfully you and Julie are observant and he gets good care. To have such a speedy recovery must be such a relief.
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It is indeed, Maggie. It used to take a lot longer when he had to have a course of tablets.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad to hear it´s working.
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It works so fast, the improvement is visible within a few hours.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Ollie’s ear is feeling much better and that his prescription works so fast. 😁
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Thanks, WB. That ear gel is fantastic stuff.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad to know there is something out there that can help Ollie stay happy and healthy!
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Thanks, Annette Finding this treatment has been such a relief. If only it had been around years ago.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad to hear it’s so effective, Pete. Cheers, Jon.
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IAfter so many years of occasionally ineffective tablets, It feel like a ‘wonder-drug’, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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