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Can dog food effect dogs ears?

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Food (or environmental) allergies may be the cause if both ears are involved. An excess of grain and/or sugar in the diet is a common causes of ear infections in dogs. Sugar feeds the yeast already in the body and causes an overgrowth, which results in the dark, yeasty-smelling buildup inside the ears.


What food causes itchy ears in dogs?

Most common food allergens Other common foods that often cause allergies are wheat, eggs, lamb, soy and chicken. Least common food allergens are fish and rabbit.

Can a food allergy cause ear infections in dogs?

Diagnosing Your Dog's Ear Infection Chronic or recurrent, non-seasonal ear infections may be due to a food allergy, while those that have a more seasonal pattern are often due to an underlying environmental allergy (atopic dermatitis).

Why does my dog keep having ear problems?

Dogs usually develop ear infections due to yeast or bacteria. These microorganisms live in the ears and on the skin of mammals and normally do not cause problems. A normal ear canal is actually very resistant to infection, so something has to 'go wrong' for infection to develop.

Can dog food make dogs ears itch?

Food allergies and sensitivities can cause itchy skin, as well. The most common places dogs with food allergies itch are their ears and their paws, and this may be accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms.

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