Tim Couzens Holistic Vet — dog ear hygiene

Ear problems are far more common in dogs compared to cats What are the signs and symptoms? Shaking the head from side to side Scratching the ears or rubbing them along the floor Red sore ear flaps An unusual smell Excess wax production, usually brown or black in colour An unusual discharge which may smell What causes ear problems? A foreign body in the ear canal, usually dogs often involving grass awns. This problem needs urgent veterinary attention Dirty water getting into the ear, leading to an infection, usually dogs from swimming. This is a problem that resolves quickly with...