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My dog keeps shaking his head like his ears are bothering him. is it safe to use polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprin (spelling is probably not correct) in his ears?

Q: my dog keeps shaking his head like his ears are bothering him. is it safe to use polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprin (spelling is probably not correct) in his ears?

: It would be preferable to check with a veterinarian. All the doctors on this site deal with humans.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It would be preferable to check with a veterinarian. All the doctors on this site deal with humans.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/1/2022

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A member asked:

My dog keeps shaking his head like his ears are bothering him. is it safe to use polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprin (spelling is probably not correct) in his ears?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

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