Bark N Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Many pets are prone to ear infections — especially those with long, floppy ears. Because of this, many dog owners are familiar with the symptoms of dog ear infections. Common symptoms of dog ear infections include: Excessive itching and scratching at the ear Head shaking, particularly when it looks awkward or unnatural Swelling and redness around the ear canal Scratching at the affected ear Unusual discharge and odor Scabs or crusted over the skin in the ears The ear canal of dogs is much more vertical than the human ear canal. This L-shape makes it more susceptible to holding fluid and disruption from bacteria, yeast, or ear mites — all of which are causes of infection. There are three types of dog ear infections: Otitis externa, the most common one that typically affects the outer portion of the ear Otitis media, affecting the middle part of the ear canal and usually a secondary development in up to 50% of chronic otitis externa cases Otitis interna, referring to inner ear infections that can result in n