1. What is erythromycin ointment
Erythromycin ointment is a powerful antibiotic that can treat a variety of bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms, and the effect is also very obvious, so in In veterinary clinical practice, it is very important. It mainly kills pathogenic microorganisms in the dog's ears, thereby reducing or eliminating the dog's symptoms, thereby achieving the purpose of treating the disease.
2. How to use erythromycin ointment
Before using erythromycin ointment to treat dog ear mites, the owner can first clean the dog’s ear skin and remove secretions. Keep ears dry. Then apply erythromycin ointment evenly on the outside and inside of the dog's ears, and gently massage the ears to help the drug better penetrate into the depths of the dog's ears. Once a day, 7-10 days is a course of treatment. . As long as this continues, the symptoms can be effectively alleviated.
3. Precautions when using erythromycin ointment
However, there are several points that need to be paid attention to when using erythromycin. For example, if there is a serious skin problem inside the dog's ears, you should go to the hospital to seek professional help instead of treating it at home. This may delay the condition and make the problem more serious. Secondly, when using erythromycin ointment, you should squeeze the ointment into the ear and then massage it gently to make the medicine more evenly distributed. When using erythromycin ointment, you should avoid putting the medication into your dog's eyes, as this may cause serious problems. Before use, the ointment should be squeezed with gloves and applied with a cotton swab to avoid direct contact with the medicine with your hands.
In general, the treatment of ear mites in dogs requires us to insist on using it and cannot stop it easily. After use, if there is no obvious effect or the condition becomes more serious, then the owner should Seek professional help from a doctor as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition. At the same time, pay attention to daily hygiene and cleaning to avoid repeated infections.