Open Question: We have spayed female yellow lab, between 3 & 4yrs. old, who had problems with her ears, and a "foot fetish".

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The vet once said it was an allergy to beef that caused it..then, another time, said it was a yeast infection..we are confused! We try all kinds of ways to help her..she will dig her ears raw if we don't put something in there to help, and her ears have a foul odor. The crud in her ears look a nasty brown color. She also has a "foot fetish"..licks and licks her feet..not a normal grooming lick, but keeps at it for a long time! Will even chew on her toenails! She does it so long that if she is laying on the carpet, she gets it soaked where she is licking! Anyone out there familiar with these problems and have a suggestion or a solution?

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