Ice the area to help reduce swelling and pain. Immediately after an injury, applying ice will help the blood vessels to narrow and restrict bleeding. Icing the area will also reduce the amount of black and blue bruising that you will experience. Ice the area for 10 to 20 minutes several times a day.
by CJ Puotinen. Chronic ear infections are the bane of long-eared dogs, swimming dogs, recently vaccinated puppies, old dogs, dogs with an abundance of ear wax, and dogs with allergies, thyroid imbalances, or immune system disorders. In other words, ear infections are among the most common recurring canine problems.fter a while, you ll go through 10 tubes, and your dog will develop a resistance. Then you ll have to go to more powerful drugs to treat the recurring infection. In conventional veterinary medicine, chronic ear infections are considered normal.
Infections â Infections are caused by the invasion and replication of microorganisms. Yeast and bacterial ear infections are especially common in dogs. Infections often occur in dogs with long droopy ears and in those living in hot, humid environments. Outer ear infections can move into the middle and inner ear. Aural Hematomas-Secondary ear problems can develop if the underlying cause of an ear disorder is not addressed. Most dogs with irritated ears scratch and shake their heads to try and relieve itchiness and discomfort.