Treatment methods for otitis externa in Border Collies:
There are many causes of otitis externa in Border Collies. If there is a lot of dirt in the ear canal, bacteria can easily breed, causing otitis externa. Parasitic otitis externa is usually caused by ear mites.
After a Border Collie suffers from otitis externa, its ear canal will be very itchy, so it will scratch its ears constantly, shake its head violently, and sometimes even cause bleeding and self-mutilation. At this time, if the owner pays attention to the Border Collie's ears, he will find a lot of yellow purulent secretions in the external auditory canal, accompanied by a pungent odor. At this time, if the Border Collie's otitis externa is not treated in time, it may evolve into more serious suppurative otitis media.
The best way to prevent Border Collie dogs from suffering from otitis externa is to take care of them in advance. Parents can purchase ear cleaning solutions specifically for dogs. Dilute it with warm water or saline and clean the outer ears of your Border Collie, rubbing it for 40 seconds each time. Parents don't have to worry about liquid flowing into the dog's ears, because the dog's head shaking movement can completely shake out the water in the ears. Even if there is a small amount of water that cannot be thrown out, it will be evaporated by the temperature in the dog's ears. .
When parents clean their dogs’ outer ears, it is best to use warm water to dilute the ear cleaning solution. Water that is too cold or too hot will irritate the dog’s eardrums and also cause discomfort to the dog.
Note that Border Collies that have suffered from severe otitis externa should be treated by a professional pet doctor with anti-inflammation, anti-itching, and cleaning of purulent secretions in the ears.
For Border Collies that are very resistant and resistant to treatment, it is recommended that doctors perform treatment under anesthesia. If it is caused by bacteria, it can be treated with bactericidal drugs. If it is caused by mites, insecticides need to be used to clean the ear canal.
