Dogs are especially prone to allergy-related ear problems. What may begin as itchy or irritated ears could escalate into a serious ear infection. 21 мая 2018 г.
How can I treat my dogs ear allergies?
There are also steroids, antihistamines, and newer anti-itch allergy medications like Apoquel and Cytopoint that can help reduce ear and skin issues in allergic dogs. Regular ear cleaning and even a cleaning product to reduce wax can help reduce ear infections in allergic dogs.
How do I know if my dog has an ear infection or allergies?
If you notice your dog scratching their ears or shaking their head more often than usual, dragging the side of their face along the carpet or furniture, smell a bad odor from the ear, or see redness on their inner ear flap or in their ear canal, they could have an ear infection.
What allergies can cause ear infections in dogs?
While the bulk of ear infections are caused by food, dogs can also be allergic to dust mites, grasses, or any sort of pollen or plant material. This can sometimes manifest itself in ears and skin. Those, of course, are a lot harder to avoid than food—and all these allergies are cumulative.
Can allergies cause a dog's ears to itch?
Allergies are also a frequent cause for a dog or cat to have itchy ears. This can lead to uncomfortable ear infections. Occasionally, there can also be foxtails and other foreign objects stuck down inside of ear canals, causing the appearance of itchiness that is often irritation and discomfort.
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