QuestionMy golden retriever keeps having ear problems, and was recently operated on for a hematoma. A friend told me about a mixture of rubbing alcohol, gentron violet, and boric acid powder I should mix together and use to treat his ears. Ever heard of this, and what do you recommend.
AnswerGolden retrievers are so prone to allergies, that it is almost a given that when they have ear problems, it is allergic. The treatment of the ear is dependent on what type of infection is present inthe ear. Your vet can do a cytology to tell you. Then you can treat specifically based on which types of organisms are present. I would be careful about using alcohol in the ear especially if there is any ulceration, which you cannot always see.