border terrier ear

[tillyh345]

We noticed one of our borders ears is redder than the other one, it isnt bothering him, but thought it bet to take him to the vet.Weve just got back and the vet firstly said his teeth had a plaque build up and stop feeding him wet food. Then said his innoculations were not up to date . Finally she took a look at his good ear and said it looked like there was something in there but couldnt say whether it was a grass seed or hair, and would need to put him to sleep to take it out, she then looked at his red ear and gave us drops and ear wash and come back in a couple of days if it gets worse? This cost us �56 ............ as he seems very happy and not in pain, do u think he needs to go back and be put to sleep? Any comments welcome if you have had similar.

[seadogg]

Borders seem prone to inflamed ears occasionally.
With mine, it has usually turned out to be ear mites, a condition which responds well to drops available in any good petshop.
I would try for mites and keep a close eye in case there was something else down there. You could always get a second opinion.
Regarding teeth, dry food doesn't always do the trick but regular brushing with a dog toothpaste helps. In spite of early protests he will get used to it if you start with a little and work up.

[seadogg]

sorry, meant to finish "over a period of time".

[woofgang]

yes if the drops don't work I do think you need to go back!