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).
What foods cause ear infections in dogs?
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.
Can food allergies cause ear problems?
June 22, 2004 -- Children with food allergies may be more likely to develop ear infections, according to new research. The study showed that nearly half of children with a common type of ear infection that causes a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum, known as otitis media with effusion, also had food allergies.
Can allergies affect dogs ears?
Dogs are especially prone to allergy-related ear problems. What may begin as itchy or irritated ears could escalate into a serious ear infection. Watch for: Scratching at the ears.
How do you know if your dog has a food allergy?
In the dog, the signs of food allergy are usually itchy skin or digestive disturbances such as vomiting or diarrhea. Other more subtle changes can also occur, including hyperactivity, weight loss, lack of energy and even aggression.
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