Sores on my Dog's ears?

[BlackTigers]

Okay. I have a 9 year old Black Lab. He's been healthy, his whole life. No problems with anything. Outside dog (We bring him in when it's cold or too hot). Recently though, we've noticed a sore behind his ear(s). This is very odd. We've also picked up that he's had flies on him, ALOT! We give him baths regularly, and this has never been a problem before. Ever.

If anyone knows what's wrong here, please let me know! We cannot afford a Vet, but if we have to we can sure as hell try.

 

[jadinolf]

Well, I'm no vet but you might treat those sores with anti-biotic ointment and if possible, let him stay inside for a while.

 

[John P]

When I lived in Kansas the flies used to bite the crap out of my neighor's german shepard's ears til they bled. (I used to help take care of the dog). I remember applying anti-biotic ointment and spraying the dog with fly repellent quite frequently in the summers.

 

[BlackTigers]

Originally posted by: John P.
When I lived in Kansas the flies used to bite the crap out of my neighor's german shepard's ears til they bled. (I used to help take care of the dog). I remember applying anti-biotic ointment and spraying the dog with fly repellent quite frequently in the summers.

Awesome, thanks guys. This has never happened before. Then again, there was that heatwave, and THAT hasn't happened since we've had him either.

Okay, looking for the medications now, to get a cost range...

 

[newmachineoverlord]

His ears are being eaten by flies. As above, clean the affected area, apply antibiotic ointment twice a day, and keep him inside until it heals. In the meantime, you need to find and eliminate the source of the flies. If there's any nearby manure or other material that flies use, it must be eliminated. Garbage cans might be a problem. Neighbors could be contributing.
" Sanitation is the first measure of defense, even though there are various traps and sprays that are used to kill flies, it is necessary to eliminate the source in order to eliminate them.
The key to controlling these infestations is to locate and eliminate their breeding sources.
Whenever possible, food and materials on which the flies can lay their eggs must be removed, destroyed, as a breeding medium, or isolated from the egg-laying adult.
Killing adult flies will reduce infestation, but elimination of breeding areas is necessary for good management. "

Edit: An over the counter pyrethrin treatment may fit your budget best.

 

[Akhen]

Yeah my dog had a similar problem, it was not flies however just an infection. But like other problems we treated it with an ointment prescribed by the vet.