Dog ears are among the most sensitive parts of the body and are prone to inflammation.
Here can Osurnia for the dog help. However, it should be noted here that ear infections are not the same as ear infections.
How and where exactly is Osurnia for dogs used and dosed? This is explained in the following guide – of course with other important information.
Osurnia for dogs: what is it and what is it used for?
Osurnia for dogs is a veterinary medicine that only if there is an external ear infection – otitis externa called – applied becomes.
This can be an acute external ear infection or chronic otitis externa.
Osurnia for dogs contains three active ingredients that help fight inflammation and the itching associated with it
- Terbinafine/10 mg
- Florfenicol/10 mg
- Betamethasone acetate/1 mg
Terbinafine is an antifungal drug that helps fight ear fungus. Florfenicol is an antibiotic and fights bacteria.
Betamethasone acetate belongs to the cortisone group and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Ultimately, Osurnia for dogs is a drug that has a broad effect.
Osurnia for dogs is available as an ear gel that is applied to the inflamed areas of the outer ear.
Proper use and dosage of Osurnia in dogs
The correct dosage of Osurnia in dogs is 1 tube per ear.
Thus, a dog suffering from otitis externa receives 10 mg terbinafine and florfenicol and 1 mg betamethasan acetate per ear.
As a rule, it is recommended that the gel is applied exclusively by veterinarians. A resistance test is also performed before a vet uses Osurnia for dogs.
This is used to determine whether the possible pathogens are resistant to one of the three active ingredients or not.
IMPORTANT
If your dog has been treated with Osurnia for dogs, you must not clean the treated ear(s) for 14 days after the second application, otherwise the effects will not last.
A dog suffering from an outer ear infection is given two doses of Osurnia 7 days apart.
How long does it take for Osurnia to work in dogs?
The full effects of Osurnia in dogs does not occur until 3 weeks after the second treatment with Osurnia.
This means that Osurnia – if you count the first treatment – needs almost a month before the effect is visible.
If Osurnia is used for chronic otitis externa, treatment with this drug can be repeated.
What side effects can Osurnia cause in dogs?
Hardly any drug without side effects – including Osurnia for dogs, which becomes one decreased hearing and temporary deafness can lead.
However, these two side effects will subside on their own and are primarily extremely annoying and confusing for your dog, but not a cause for concern.
Osurnia can also bring some serious side effects, which is mainly due to the cortisone.
This can affect kidney function, which can be the case with long-term therapy.
In any case, please discuss this side effect with your veterinarian, who can best assess this long-term risk.
When should I not use Osurnia in dogs?
You should never use Osurnia for dogs if your dog has had bad experiences with the ingredients, i.e. oversensitive reacted.
Furthermore, veterinarians will not prescribe Osurnia for the dog if the following initial conditions/diseases are present:
- Cushing’s disease
- diabetes mellitus
- Injuries to the eardrum
- Demodicosis (Demodex mite infestation)
- Hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism
Osurnia is also not used in dogs that are younger than 4 months and/or weigh less than 1.4 kilograms.
The latter can then also affect very small and feather-light dog breeds, such as the Chihuahua or so-called teacup breeds, such as the Pomeranian.
Three other exclusion criteria for the use of Osurnia in dogs are pregnancy, lactation and use for breeding.
Where can I buy Osurnia for dogs?
Osurnia for dogs is one of the prescription veterinary medicines. It is however unlikely that you have a prescription from the vet get.
This is only the case if your vet allows and trusts you to use Osurnia on your dog at all!
As a rule, only your dog receives Osurnia – directly from the vet. This eliminates the prescription, the costs for Osurnia are then part of the treatment costs for your furry friend.
What alternatives are there to Osurnia for dogs?
An alternative to Osurnia for dogs is Posatex for dogs. This remedy also contains a total of three active ingredients that cover the same spectrum of activity as Osurnia.
Easotic for dogs can also be an alternative to Osurnia for dogs. These are ear drops that are used to treat an outer ear infection.
Of course, the veterinarian decides which alternative is right for your dog – as well as the correct dosage and application.
Would you rather use a home remedy? Then coconut oil and chamomile can help through an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect.
You can also find more home remedies in our guide to ear infections in dogs: 5 home remedies that really help.
Does your dog suffer from outer ear infections and therefore need Osurnia for dogs? Then we would be happy if you would like to share your experiences in the comments.