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Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 Update
Posted by HoustonChick86 on 1/26/22 at 8:34 pm43
Has anyone who posts on the OT had an ear ablation surgery for their dog?
My precious Chihuahua has had a chronic ear infection for 2.5 years. Nothing we or our vet is doing has helped. He had a very big polyp surgically removed 3 weeks ago with his vet and when we went for his followup more are growing already.
We asked about the ear ablation, as a trusted vet friend told us about it and our vet said that is the route to go. So we are now on the wait list for the UT Vet school for a consult.
Questions are, what did you pay? Was it successful to cure the issue (we paid $1000 for the unsuccessful surgery 3 weeks ago). Did your animal have any facial paralysis, and did they recover if so? Did you think the surgery was worth it?
I know hearing loss is a major complaint people have, but he doesn't listen in the first place.
My precious Chihuahua has had a chronic ear infection for 2.5 years. Nothing we or our vet is doing has helped. He had a very big polyp surgically removed 3 weeks ago with his vet and when we went for his followup more are growing already.
We asked about the ear ablation, as a trusted vet friend told us about it and our vet said that is the route to go. So we are now on the wait list for the UT Vet school for a consult.
Questions are, what did you pay? Was it successful to cure the issue (we paid $1000 for the unsuccessful surgery 3 weeks ago). Did your animal have any facial paralysis, and did they recover if so? Did you think the surgery was worth it?
I know hearing loss is a major complaint people have, but he doesn't listen in the first place.
This post was edited on 5/20 at 1:51 pm
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by TDsngumbo on 1/26/22 at 8:37 pm to HoustonChick86
Sounds like it may be time cut your losses. I couldn’t imagine spending more than $1,000 on surgery for a chihuahua with polyps and shite continuing to grow.
Of course, I know this is rough for you but my point stands.
Of course, I know this is rough for you but my point stands.
This post was edited on 1/26 at 8:38 pm
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by Jim Rockford on 1/26/22 at 8:38 pm to HoustonChick86
We had a lab with chronic ear infections. The vet mentioned it as a last resort but the infections eventually cleared up. Seems like a pretty drastic measure.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by Winston Cup on 1/26/22 at 8:38 pm to HoustonChick86
Save the money for an prostate ablation for the big dog
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by HoustonChick86 on 1/26/22 at 8:39 pm to TDsngumbo
My dog happens to be a big part of our family life, toddler included, and has a perfect bill of health otherwise.
Thanks for your opinion though.
Thanks for your opinion though.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by HoustonChick86 on 1/26/22 at 8:42 pm to Jim Rockford
His infections won't clear because the polyps block the medicine. Trust me. We have tried.
I'm ok with drastic, just wanted opinions of others that have done it.
I'm ok with drastic, just wanted opinions of others that have done it.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by Sput on 1/26/22 at 8:43 pm to HoustonChick86
Fancy word for ear mites. My grandpappy would have put 25 cents worth of diesel in his ear and called it a day.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by Jester on 1/26/22 at 8:43 pm to HoustonChick86
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precious Chihuahua
Does not compute
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by HoustonChick86 on 1/26/22 at 8:46 pm to Jester
It's a well known fact that my chihuahua is one of the coolest little dogs alive.
ETA: It's not ear mites.
ETA: It's not ear mites.
This post was edited on 1/26 at 8:48 pm
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by Chad504boy on 1/26/22 at 8:51 pm to HoustonChick86
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I'm ok with drastic
Put it down.
Buy a better one.
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re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by BK Lounge on 1/26/22 at 8:52 pm to HoustonChick86
I got nothing on dog ear stuff, but i just wanted to say that i highly recommend pet insurance.. got insurance for my pup after he was already a few yrs old, and had already had one fairly significant surgery.. since then, he’s had to have a few more expensive surgeries, the pet insurance has generally covered about 80-90% of the cost and has paid for itself, and then some .
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by tLSU on 1/26/22 at 8:54 pm to HoustonChick86
I had two done on same dog. First time had mild facial paralysis on one side for two weeks. Second ear nothing. Huge increase in quality of life. Cost me $1000ish, each time i think.
She's still here 3 years later. She's learned my made up sign language. No more scratching, constant smell, etc.
She's still here 3 years later. She's learned my made up sign language. No more scratching, constant smell, etc.
This post was edited on 1/26 at 8:59 pm
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by LCA131 on 1/26/22 at 8:55 pm to HoustonChick86
Far be it for ME to talk about superannuation, but that barking bat has got to be 12 ish? Think about the expense, don't feel about it. Also, in addition, plus, he can't simultaneously be cool and not ever listen to you.
On topic, does self ablation make you go blind?
On topic, does self ablation make you go blind?
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by HoustonChick86 on 1/26/22 at 8:55 pm to BK Lounge
Definitely getting that on our future pets. I just assumed getting it now it would not be covered because it's preexisting.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by HoustonChick86 on 1/26/22 at 8:57 pm to tLSU
THANK YOU!
I read up on Google but wanted to know from someone from here while I waited for the consult.
I read up on Google but wanted to know from someone from here while I waited for the consult.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by Sisselpud81 on 1/26/22 at 8:58 pm to Jester
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precious Chihuahua
What year is it?
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by LCA131 on 1/26/22 at 8:59 pm to Sisselpud81
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What year is it?
2022. What difference does that make, dumbass?
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by HoustonChick86 on 1/26/22 at 9:00 pm to LCA131
He is about to be 13. He has selective hearing.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by tLSU on 1/26/22 at 9:00 pm to HoustonChick86
No problem. My vet was very up front. He said im probably gonna touch this nerve. It'll cause temporary paralysis. Small chance it's permanent, but I've done a lot.
If I knew this was available years ago instead of fighting drops and rubbing the ear on my floor, I'd have done it then.
If I knew this was available years ago instead of fighting drops and rubbing the ear on my floor, I'd have done it then.
re: Dog Ear Ablation Surgery: Page 2 UpdatePosted by BK Lounge on 1/26/22 at 9:01 pm to HoustonChick86
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Definitely getting that on our future pets. I just assumed getting it now it would not be covered because it's preexisting.
Possibly, but mine had already had one expensive surgery to remove cancer before i got the insurance- and it has covered every subsequent cancer surgery.. maybe b/c it was different masses, as opposed to ears, which are obviously the same two ears(?) Might be worth looking into anyway; at the very least, if your pup winds up having other issues as he/she gets older, they’d have a good chance of being covered .
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