Does Tresaderm have steroids in it?
Tresaderm is a topical medication that contains a corticosteroid, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, and an antifungal, which work together to treat inflammation, fungal, and bacterial infections of the ear and skin. Active ingredients in Tresaderm include dexamethasone and neomycin.
What is the best antibiotic for dog ear infection?
Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin-clavulanate, enrofloxacin, clindamycin, or cefpodoxime) will be used for a bacterial infection for 6-8 weeks minimum. If the infection is fungal in nature, an anti-fungal medication (most often itraconazole) will be prescribed.
What is Tresaderm solution used for?
TRESADERM Indications Dermatologic Solution TRESADERM is indicated as an aid in the treatment of certain bacterial, mycotic, and inflammatory dermatoses and otitis externa in dogs and cats. Both acute and chronic forms of these skin disorders respond to treatment with TRESADERM.
What can you do for chronic ear infections in dogs?
How are Dog Ear Infections Treated? Your veterinarian will thoroughly clean your dog’s ears using a medicated ear cleanser. Your vet may also prescribe an ear cleanser and a topical medication for you to use at home. In severe cases, your vet may prescribe oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.
Will prednisone help a dog’s ear infection?
Different sized dogs have very different sized ear canals and your vet will advise you on the volume of ear drop required. A course of corticosteroid tablets (prednisolone) is often required to help reduce the inflammation. In severe cases we will also need to use oral antibiotics for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
How often can you use Tresaderm?
Tresaderm is administered topically once or twice a day on the skin or within the ears of dogs or cats directly to the infected area. For skin infections, 2 to 4 drops are applied twice a day to every square inch of the infected area for a week.
Why does my dog keep getting bad ear infections?
There can be many reasons your dog continues to get recurrent ear infections. The most common cause is allergies, which are usually caused by food or environmental allergies. But we’ll focus on those later. Endocrine (hormonal) disease can also be a trigger for recurrent otitis.
Why wont my dogs ear infection go away?
It’s best to see your veterinarian as soon as you notice symptoms because ear infections won’t go away on their own. Your veterinarian will take a swab of the ear discharge and look at it under a microscope to see if it’s mites, yeast, or bacteria, and then prescribe the appropriate medication.
Can dogs be allergic to Tresaderm?
If your pet displays symptoms of an allergic reaction, call your veterinarian immediately or go to a veterinary emergency clinic. Symptoms may include but are not limited to swollen lips, tongue, face, airways; difficulty breathing; agitation; profuse salivation; vomiting; widespread hives and itching.