Could my dog's inner ear infection be causing his seizure episodes?

Poor guy. Unfortunately it sounds like Cooper has an ear infection that will require a vet visit, especially if he won't let you touch his ear. The vet can prescribe some pain medication (if requested) to help calm him enough where it will allow you treat his ears at home. The vet also has to prescribe some ear medication and cleaner once they test his ears to determine what kind of infection is present. Most ear infections respond well to treatment within 7 days. I would recommend just leaving them be for now, until you can get Cooper in to the vet. I wish you all the best with your pet Cooper and I hope that his ear infections resolves soon! Take care.

Hi there. Thank you for using PetCoach. So sorry that Brea is having this issue. Seizures in cats can be very serious. A seizure from an inner ear infection is possible but I don't feel it is likely to be the underlying cause. Usually blood testing is done as a first line test to check organ function (mainly the liver and kidneys). If these organs are not working properly seizures may be the result. I would be a bit concerned since she only has one kidney. An x-ray of the skull may also be helpful in determining if the ear infection has gone behind the ear drum in which case that may need to be opened and flushed. Here is a link to an article about seizures in cats that may give you more information. I hope this helps. Best wishes. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2118&aid=224

Poor Scout! If he is really lethargic or walking in circles then I would have him seen today as it could be an inner ear infection. But if he is otherwise acting okay except for shaking his head or pawing at it then yes, it can wait until tomorrow. Your vet will be able to determine the type of infection and put him on the proper ear meds if needed. I hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is possibly coincidence unless the infection did no go away but spread into the brain. If your Picu had more than 1 epileptic attack, or the seizure was longer than 5 minutes, your should take her to your local vets as there is a high risk that she will seizure more. If she had only one short fit, you can monitor her at home and see your vet after the weekend.

Considering a severe infection is suspected and he is having other problems, it's best to take him a vet for an evaluation. Severe infections need prescription medication in order for it to be adequately treated. Your vet can sedate Charlie if needed, determine the cause of the infection and prescribe treatment that is more effective and easier to administer. For now, I reccomend stopping the use of hydrogen peroxide, as this can make things much worse. I hope that helps and he gets better soon.

I am so sorry that Cooper is so uncomfortable. Mites are microscopic, so you won’t see them with a naked eye. At 7 months old ear mites are the most likely problem but a bacterial, yeast, or combination bacterial and yeast infections are also possible. I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. After a diagnosis has been made then medication to solve the problems and improve his comfort will be started. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

This presentation could be due to an ear infections. Three sections of the ear can be infected, the external portion (otitis externa), the middle portion (otitis media) and the inner portion (otitis interna). Otitis externa is the most common ear infection in dogs. In this case it seems an external ear infection but an otoscopic examination will determine the exactly the extension of it. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.