Dogs ears real thick...... ?

dave404 · Post by **dave404** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:01 pm

doctored all my dogs this eve. and my males ears are scabby, thin hair and about twice as thick as should be, anyone with similar problems and what is the cause ? thanks

Chuck Terry · Post by **Chuck Terry** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:31 pm

Have you been running them in the morning or night when there is heavy dew or right after a shower of rain - sounds like "dew poisoning". Are their bellies crusty too?

dave404 · Post by **dave404** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:33 pm

i run at night, yes i was thinking of a fungus , gonna doctor him and if it dont improve, ill get em to the vet.

Chuck Terry · Post by **Chuck Terry** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:53 am

It could be a fungus - athlete's foot spray will knock that out. It is more like the dew poisoning. It is self-limiting - when it turns cool and the weeds die, the problem will go away. It is even more aggrevation when you run at night but if you wash the dogs ears with dishwashing liquid (or even better medicated soap) you will not have a problem. Be sure to rinse thoroughly so the soap will not burn them.