Do Not Neglect A Dog Ear Infection
10 Sep 2008
I read this story about Buster, a black terrier with a dog ear infection in the Express And Star. I wasn’t sure I wanted to share this story at first … And this is why.
Buster, a 14-year old terrier lived with his family in Black Country, UK. The two brothers who were Buster’s guardians failed to give him proper care.
Buster had been ill and had ear infections. But nothing had been done to help the distress dog.
RSPCA officials first visited Buster and the family in 2003, advised them that the dog needed to see a vet, and gave them a money voucher to pay for the treatment. The brothers didn’t take any action, and continue to neglect the dog.
Thirteen months later, the RSPCA official went back to the family after a tip off from a member of the public. But it was too late this time.
Buster was found in a terrible condition. The RSPCA official drove the dog to a nearby vet, but Buster died on the way there. He had heart failure due to blood poisoning, a result of the dog ear infection.
This story has a sad ending … that’s the reason why I didn’t want to write about it initially. The neglect was cruel and caused unnecessry pain and suffering to a dog.
However, a thought cross my mind. What if there is someone out there now, who has a dog with a ear infection … and this person is delaying proper treatment for the dog due to some reasons? No, not mindless neglect, but maybe a financial problem.
If this is you, I ask you to make a sound judgement. I know a lot of pet guardians who will do all they can for a sick pet. I also understand that some of you care deeply for your pet, but are just unable to afford the vet visit, especially when it happens once too often.
But you can still help your dog to heal. Learn and read all you can on the subject. Reseach the library and the internet for authentic information.
You can learn to examine your dog’s ears and look out for symptoms of dog ear infection. If it’s a mild ear infection, you can use natural remedies at home to treat the dog ear infection. Go to the vet if the condition did not improve, or if there are signs of aggravation.
Certain vet clinics have installment repayment plan for clients on request. The Humane Society and some private animal shelters may also be able to provide the vet treatment at a subsidized rate.
Ask around, and you will almost certainly get the assistance you require.
A dog ear infection starts off mild with a itch, but can become a painful experience for your dog if left untreated. Take good care of your fur buddy.
Read more here - Buster.
P.S. The “pointy ear” Black Scottish Terrier in the photo is not Buster.
