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Bulldog Ear Infections;

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Question
My 8 month old Bulldog has an ear infection every time we turn around. We have done it all for her(Kazma). Nothing seems to work and she has so many scratches inside her ear from digging you cant even touch her ear!  I feel so Bad for her. Shes are baby, The perfect match to our family and we cant help her when she needs it! I need to find something to help her out! Kazma and I need all the help we can get!

Answer
Hi Crystal and Kazma;  I would love to help you.  
Here are a number of things you can try for little Kazma.
I have very good results with the following options:

You can have the Vet do a quick exam and give you an RX for antibiotics.
Your dog may need pills and drops.
**( I know you said you have tried everything)

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For the future,
to help prevent Ear infections a Quality Holistic Dog Food with "No corn" is very helpful.  
( No junk fillers- all Natural)

Here is one that I have many clients using:  
( They give you a 30 day money back guarantee and TASTE Guarantee)
See below-

Life's Abundance:  Natural and Holistic dog food: FRESH -Delivery to your door:

http://www.lifesabundance.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?realname=20066428&Produ...(Pet_Base)



EAR WASH

Also, you may want to buy an Ear Wash cleaner- use a few times per week to keep the ears free of debris and free from infection:
*** ONCE the other supplements "Kick in", she may let you touch her ears and work on them.****

see here:  Natural Ear Care for dogs
http://www.lifesabundance.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?realname=20066428&Produ...(Pet_Base)


OIL:

Please add 1/2 teaspoon of Salmon oil per day - Mix into her food:
I love this one :

Yummy Chummies Salmon oil from Alaksa-
Omega Maintenance Salmon oil is a health based product that enhances the palatability of dry kibble and delivers omega 3 and 6 fatty acids necessary for healthy, skin, coat and heart in your dog.  Our salmon oil is hands down the best there is available.

You can buy here:
http://astore.amazon.com/asthpenu-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=53


WAFER Supplement: Daily-

"NuVET Plus" will help to REDUCE future ear infection and help to cure this one by lowering the inflammation.  NuVET wafers will help to increase a poor or low immune system:
Order here- YOUR Bullie kid will need 1 1/2 Wafers per day-
It's a treat and Vitamin/ supplement all in one.
 ( Not sold in stores:)
They sell NuVET at Holistic Vet offices and from the Manufacturer:

LEARN more about NuVET here- at my bulldog site:

http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html



Last - A good PROBIOTIC is a Must:   
PEARLS
Give 1 PEARLS per day for 90 days -
Helps to get rid of the Excessive Yeast in the ears:
http://astore.amazon.com/asthpenu-20/detail/B0012N5EHS

You can do the PEARLS Probiotic for 90 days and then go off for 90 days.  
Do 90 days ON the PEARLS and then off for 90 Days - rotate this routine.


I sure hope this helps - It should!  

Keep me posted:
Write down my phone number
803-424-2312
mtnmom@gci.net

Marie Peppers LPN MA