Canker Powder for Dogs?

TDA10

Hi,

My friend who lives in Ireland has asked me to get hold of something called Canker Powder for her dog who has an ear infection or something.

Apparently, the vet has told her to get it, but they were out of stock and were having probs getting supplies (rural Ireland!) and so she asked me to scout around for it.

I've tried all my local pet shops apart from P.A.H as it's too far away.

Anyone heard of it or can advise anything else?

Thanks for any help

pboae

Is it Thornit? That was recommended to me for my dog's recurring ear trouble. You can buy it online and from ebay.

TDA10

Hi, thanks - but not sure of the name, she just asked me for canker powder?

pboae

Thornit is a non prescription canker powder.

ymakesmile

yeah i had a nightmare getting hold of some thornit/canker powder. i ended up getting it while at crufts, but your best bet is online. i use it for my lhasa apso who has a nightmare with his ears :beer:

Bunny

I use thornit for my German shepherd, who has a lazy ear. I got mine from Ebay

yummymsmummy

TDA10 - try www.petmeds.co.uk

TDA10

Thanks for all the replies - got some off Ebay earlier for £4.40 (20g) - Thornit is now (or soon to be) called TEP apparently, just as a FYI

Petmeds do sell it too - thanks yummymsmummy - although theres was about £5.00 and the minimum spend is £6.00.

Thanks again

yummymsmummy

No worries TDA10, glad you got some!

beachbeth

I was told by a vet never to put powder of any sort into a dogs ears (she mentioned Thornit too) as it can clog up and cause even more problems. I think a lot of breeders use it though. I do know from experience that vets have particular ear drops that kill mites, reduce infection, act as an antibiotic and also get rid of ear wax - all in one drop! I would rather pay for this stuff myself than use a powder. Just my opinion!:o

Fleago

beachbeth wrote: »

I was told by a vet never to put powder of any sort into a dogs ears (she mentioned Thornit too) as it can clog up and cause even more problems. I think a lot of breeders use it though. I do know from experience that vets have particular ear drops that kill mites, reduce infection, act as an antibiotic and also get rid of ear wax - all in one drop! I would rather pay for this stuff myself than use a powder. Just my opinion!:o

Hi Beachbeth,

There can be concerns about putting powder in ears and what you've said is a very valid opinion. That being said, I swear by Thornit, having had one of my gang go through veterinary treatment for an infected lug, which did no good whatsoever.

I was then recommended Thornit (its use is widespread in my breed and not just by breeders) and I've had no lug trouble whatsoever since. In contrast to the vet you spoke to, I have a relative who is a vet and I've discussed it with them. They were very interested in it and impressed by how useful I find it. They've expressed no concerns about my putting powder in lugs and I also use it with my own vet's knowledge.

There is a "however" for people using it for the first time though! I use it very sparingly, a little bit on the end of a spoon just tipped into the opening of the lug and the ear then massaged. Next day I must look in the lug and gently remove any residue that has worked its way out. No poking down in the ear canal though! (I continue checking for residue for a few days after).

Having done that, I can then very gently pull on any hair protruding from the canal and it should remove easily. I don't force it, if it doesn't come out with a very gentle pull, it's not going to!

Since my breed can have a tendency to lugs full of gunk, I use it as a preventative on a fortnightly basis. For anyone buying it, it should come with instructions for using it more often.

Please note that I don't intend to give veterinary advice, I'm just pointing out my experiences of using it plus the way I use it. I think if anyone has questions or concerns about using it they should still consider discussing it with their vet before deciding to go ahead.