yea i use toothpicks, the vet suggested ear swabs but the fluff on the end got caught in the teeth once and that was NOOO GOOD
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Thanks Dr del im def. asking for a culture and an antibiotic, i would prefer that as opposed to guessing what it Could be
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also i havent considered northstar because i havent heard anything about them treating snakes before. Though i have brought my dog there before!