# #53 What I Did When My Dog Got an Ear Infection

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Podcast: [The Non-Traditional Veterinarian®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-non-traditional-veterinarian-7329957)
Published: 2026-07-09T10:30:00+00:00
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I’m sharing something personal: what I did when my own dog got his very first ear infection. And honestly? For one day, I considered going the traditional route. Even as a more holistic veterinarian, I had that moment of, “Should I just treat this the conventional way and move on?” But instead, I paused. I slowed down. And I chose to do exactly what I recommend my clients and pet parents do: trust the process. Because an ear infection is rarely just about the ear. In this episode, I walk you through my thought process, what I considered, how I supported him, and what ended up happening when I leaned into root-cause care rather than rushing straight to suppression. In this episode, I talk about: Why I didn’t immediately jump into traditional treatment The importance of asking why the ear infection happened in the first place How ear symptoms can be a sign the body needs deeper support Why slowing down can be one of the most important parts of healing How I used ozone and laser therapy to support his body What I was watching for during the process How I thought through comfort, inflammation, immune support, and the bigger picture What happened after I chose to trust the process Links: Book your 1:1 nutrition consultation today Book your 1:1 holistic in home visit today Watch this episode on YouTube

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