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Expert: - 6/12/2008


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I WENT OUTSIDE TODAY AND SAW THAT A LOT OF FLYS ARE FLYING AROUND MY DOGS EARS AND I WENT OVER AND LOOKED AND SHE HAS SORES THAT ARE BLEEDING ON THEM WHAT CAN I DO

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This is called "fly strike" and the best thing to do is to put the dog inside an area that has mosquito screening. Either indoors or inside a screened enclosure would be the best thing. You can get some fly ointment creme to put on the ears daily to act as a repellant.  Ask your vet for that.

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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf

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Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats

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I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.

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American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology

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