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Can a dog catch ear infection from another dog?

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Ear infections in dogs are not contagious and cannot be transmitted from dog to dog. So it is totally fine to take your dog to the dog park! The underlying issue that leads to ear infections is inflammation in the ear canal that secondarily gets infected with yeast and bacteria. 12 янв. 2015 г.


Can dogs pass ear infections to each other?

Are ear infections contagious? In a word, no, but Roth warns that parasites and ear mites can jump from one dog to another and may cause a reaction that leads to an ear infection. Keeping your dog on preventive parasite treatments can help.

Can a dog pass a bacterial infection to another dog?

Most Common Bacterial Infections in Dogs Dogs typically contract this infection from contaminated, stagnant water, or from coming in contact with urine from other animals infected with the bacteria. Dogs also may get it through bites or from mating with other infected dogs.

Is yeast infection in dogs ears contagious to other dogs?

Yeast dermatitis is not contagious; your dog did not get this infection from another dog. Opportunistic yeast infections often recur unless the underlying allergy or skin condition is controlled.

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