Hi Edward. The only common parasite is the ear mite, and they are just visible to the naked eye has tiny moving white dots. They are easily eliminated with nearly all modern flea controls (just check the package). They should not be implicated in most cases of middle or in a disease as they should have been ruled out long ago.

It could be a parasite in ear not seen eating tissue thats wat im going through aand cant see it in surgery. Had one ear done and not su ccessful I belive its still there. They run with light and hide iv see it few times now us in closed up. Make sure they f ind out before more surgeru or it be more issues trapped. I belive going on with my dog suffering.

Hi Larry. That’s sad to hear – I would be guessing that the risks are higher the second time around and you will need a good surgeon. I’m sorry I do not have recommendations in the US but any specialist should be capable.

Hi Michelle. It’s sad that Google has sent you to this page, not my other page on vestibular diseases, which is much more relevant to your problem. Regarding your specific questions, infections can sometimes not be detectable in the clinic, but this is rare, and given the age of your dog I would assume there is another explanation which will be much harder to discover. You are welcome to ask for investigation of course, but it’s a discussion to have with someone who examines your dog.

Hi Patty. I’m sorry to hear that. My experience with the procedure referred to surgical specialists is of nearly 100% success so yours is an unlucky case.

DO NOT DO THE TEKABO surgery. My Frenchie had it done 7 months ago and just passed away this week from a second infection after his Tekabo surgery. He was only 6 years old. I am devasted. They told me that Witt the Tekabo surgery he would not get any infections and he would live a happier life. Not the case. My dog died 6 hours after his 4th surgery!! Poor thing. My heart is broken.

Hi Linda. That’s really a question only the vet who has done a physical examination can answer, but neither of the two health conditions would be a problem, nor with the age in an otherwise healthy dog.