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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2014 23:00:47 GMT -5
I have a vet appointment next Wednesday, but I started noticing Puck scratching his left ear/facial area quite a bit lately. My first instinct was possible mites or infection, so I checked his ears. They had a small amount of reddish black wax, so I dropped a bit of my PPP Ferret ear cleaner in, massaged gently, and let him shake it out for a little while before gently cleaning out the excess around the front of his ears. I also smelled his ears, and there was no unusual stink.
I have monitored him a bit more, and it's only that left side. He itches it like crazy. There is no swelling, hair loss, or drop in energy levels, but I called the vet anyway and he's getting seen.
My question is does anyone have any idea why he might be scratching like this? He does NOT have fleas, and I'm pretty sure he doesn't have mites or an ear infection. If you do have any ideas is there anything you think I could do to HELP him before he sees the vet just to ease his discomfort?
Thanks in advanced.
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Post by Sherry on Aug 1, 2014 9:10:43 GMT -5
How are his teeth?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2014 10:57:46 GMT -5
I don't see any obvious problems with them. No broken teeth, no plaque build-up. Gums are a beautiful nice pink. Is there something particular I should look for? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2014 13:52:28 GMT -5
Do you see any redness around that s1de of the face and ears? Does he by any chance, sleep lay1ng so that h1s left s1de touches the blankets or sleep1ng den. 1'm wonder1ng 1f he has a top1cal allergy to someth1ng 1n h1s bedd1ng.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2014 17:38:53 GMT -5
Do you see any redness around that s1de of the face and ears? Does he by any chance, sleep lay1ng so that h1s left s1de touches the blankets or sleep1ng den. 1'm wonder1ng 1f he has a top1cal allergy to someth1ng 1n h1s bedd1ng. He doesn't have any bedding in his den. He only goes in his den for feedings and if I need to clean. It has T-shirts, and blankets on the bottom (get removed for feedings). He sleeps on his back, no other way, and most of the time in my bed with me. There is no redness, bumps, or swelling. That's why this is worrying me so much. Could it be itchiness from a FOOD allergy? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2014 18:01:16 GMT -5
@pucksmama
B1tbyter 1s the expert on that 1ssue. PM Jason and see what he says. 1 know he has battled w1th food allerg1es w1th h1s l1ttle g1rl.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2014 18:02:41 GMT -5
@pucksmama B1tbyter 1s the expert on that 1ssue. PM Jason and see what he says. 1 know he has battled w1th food allerg1es w1th h1s l1ttle g1rl. Thanks! I'll send him a PM:) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 0:28:35 GMT -5
UPDATE: During play tonight I accidentally put pressure on that side if his face, and he squeaked. This caused me to check that ear again, and he has much more wax. I know better than to clean it out again, but I looked gently down his ear canal... It has quite a bit of wax. Still no stink and the wax is normal color, but it built up fairly quickly. No swelling or redness. Is this an infection?? Should I take him to the Emergency Vet? They don't have an exotic vet, but they still have working KNOWLEDGE of any animal don't they??
I'm really worried at this point...
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Post by raynebc on Aug 2, 2014 0:49:42 GMT -5
Friday is a bad time for problems to happen, as many regular vets only work week days. If you don't want to clean the ear out again, a quick trip to the emergency vet would at least ease your mind. If there was anything critical, I would think most vets would be able to discern it. You can always call ahead to ask, but I would think emergency vets in general would at least be willing to examine animals they don't normally treat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 0:52:29 GMT -5
I don't have an answer for you but I am thinking about you guys. Poor little guy. I am guessing even if there is no sign of infection on the outside he could still have a middle or inner ear infection, or a deep build up of wax that is causing pain and pressure on his ear drum.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 0:56:45 GMT -5
We're on our way to the Emergency Vet. I'm really worried, so my Aunt is watching the Baby while I go with Puck. I will update as soon as I have an answer
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 1:06:51 GMT -5
Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 2:53:13 GMT -5
Most expensive mosquito bite ever.... I didn't SEE the bite, but the emergency vet did :/ Sudocreme (I think) after a quick cleaning (he'd scratched it open) with instructions to just keep an eye on it in case of infection. Puck seems proud of himself :/
Better safe than sorry.
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Post by Sherry on Aug 2, 2014 9:22:13 GMT -5
Oh my, poor mite. And poor pocket book! But at least you know he apparently has an issue with mosquito bites now. I would talk to your regular vet about a dosage of benadryl to give him for if/when it happens again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 10:17:53 GMT -5
Aww...poor Puck. Some of us really react to bug b1tes and go crazy 1tch1ng. Sounds l1ke he 1s go1ng to be one of those. 1'm so glad that 1t wasn't anyth1ng more ser1ous.
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