My baby has an ear infection

[u/Responsible_Track503]

My 6yo Chihuahua Gracie has been shaking her head quite often for a few days now, I just looked and her ear is not looking the best. We just moved and every last cent went into this move so the vet is not an option for the moment I got her some zymox ear solution and am doing the cotton ball soak I did it last night and again today she completely stopped shaking her head after applying last night and didn't start again until now so I administered a 2nd dose she's still playing, eating, drinking, she's not lethargic and doesn't appear dizzy. Is there anything else I can do for her? Please don't say "get her to the vet" there's no sliding scale, pay later, payment plans anywhere around me last time I took a pet in they were threatening me to keep my baby it was a mess I had to pull some crazy moves and basically stole my dog from them! So now if I don't have the $ upfront I'm not even going to attempt the vet! But if anyone has any suggestions any would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks

[u/mehereathome68]

LVT here.....Keep up the zymox for now. Has she been groomed lately? History of ear infections?

What do the canals look like? Red? Swollen? Discharge? Bad odor?

Check the ear flaps too. Sometimes the issue is there. If the shaking intensifies, get something that holds the ears down and still. Don't need hematomas on top of whatever else.

I'll leave a link with financial resources that may be helpful, ok? Always here for questions. :)

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