Has your dog started acting as if he has an object in his ear that is driving him nuts? Is he using cotton swabs frequently, like he is trying desperately to eliminate wax buildup? Is he bending his head to the side, shaking it like he just jumped out of the swimming hole? Your dog may have an ear infection.
Dog Ear Infection Signs
* Your dog is scraping or rubbing at his ears * Bending his head to one side, or down, shaking his head. * His ears will discharge or crustiness. * Dog’s ears look like they’ve been bleeding, waxy, bright red inside or swollen. * Your dog may yelp or be very sensitive when his ears are touched.
If your dog’s potential ear infection goes untreated it can get deeper into the ear. This causes your dog’s pain to grow sharply. Below are additional symptoms if the infection progresses:
* The dog may hold his head very still, and to the side. * Brushing against his head or opening his mouth will cause your dog pain. * Dizziness. Dogs could become dizzy, with bad balance and coordination, when the infection moves to the inner ear. * Dog may walk around in a circle. * Vomiting.
Dog Ear Infections and Their Potential Causes
* Wet ears not drying after swimming or bathing. * Growths in the ear canal. * Ear wax building up. * Hair removal from ears from the groomer. * Untreated ear mites * Using cotton tips to clean ears (can force things deeper into ear canal) * Allergies due to grasses, ear medications, or a number of other allergic sources.
Take a few minutes to check your dogs health regularly. If you’ve chosen to clean your dogs ears yourself, please be very careful so as to not cause more problems. Looking for an ear infection quickly can save your dog a lot of pain. Your vet can give you the correct medicine to help get rid of your dog’s infection.
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