My 6 y.o. King Charles is deaf and having a bout with allergies. The vet put her on anti biotics and benadryl. The vet said her ear canals are swollen shut and gave me a steroid drop for them.After 6 days she still does not respond to noise and wont eat...even people food. Does anyone know what may cause this?

Thank you,
Mel Higgins

[lil mutt]

I think this is the right time for you to seek another vet. A vet who specializes in such pet health conditions...

Antibiotics can cause nausea and make a dog unwilling to eat. Call your vet and ask if this could be the problem.

Ask some second opinions on other vets.This maybe a serious problem.

I think it's a bit early to jump to second opinions from another vet. But a follow-up phone call, or a follow-up visit with the vet of record, is in order.

Medical issues often do not clear up overnight. By jumping from one vet to another, one interferes with continuity of care. The vet of record knows how the dog presented, and has the advantage of seeing how the problem responded, or didn't respond, to medication. Give the medications time to work. Get a follow-up appointment. If things don't improve in a reasonable amount of time, THEN get a second opinion.