A typical dog ear has smooth internal lining with a tiny quantity of wax build-up. When the dog ears get inflamed, irritated, and infected, the indications of dog ear wax discharge, irritation, and unpleasant foul odor will be visible. As a result, dogs will keep on scratching and shaking their heads.
Generally, those dog breeds with long saggy ears and thin ear canals, dogs that live in a warm atmosphere are particularly at risks for ear problems.
Dog ear problems that are untreated can be very dangerous. It can result to ear infections, hematomas, hearing loss, and brain inflammation. Some of the common causes of dog ear problems are ear mites, allergy, and fleas.
Although there are ear cleaners, it is best to have a veterinary check the dog for further diagnosis and treatment. Home treatment and prevention are important too.
