DESCRIPTION Animax Ointment combines nystatin, neomycin sulfate, thiostrepton and triamcinolone acetonide in a nonirritating polyethylene and mineral oil base Update a recent study conducted in April 18 has revealed that the level of hearing loss in dogs, following application of an ointment‐based ear drop medication containing betamethasone, clotrimazole and gentamicin, was reduced following an ear flush procedure under anesthesia meant to remove the medication from the ear canals "All ownersLastly, there has been some mention of dogs going deaf after using the Animax ointment in their ears So many reports in fact that the drug company has added it as a known side effect to all of their inserts and safety materials "CAUTION Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian Can i use animax ointment in my dog's ears