157. Ear surgery Sheltie 11 years old

Sheltie, Female, 11 years. Head shaking and rubbing daily

"The vet advises me to keep the ears dry," the lady was often given this advice from several vets in a big practice she was referred to by her family vet. "How do I keep the ears dry? Her left " In fact, I did give such advices too by asking the owner to plug the ear opening with a piece of cloth during bath time.

The Sheltie's ears were full of dry crusts, as in a scabies mite infestation. Her eyelids were scratched bald.

I examined the dog's ears.

"Every time I see the vets, I am asked to keep the ears dry."