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How can I prevent my dog from getting recurrent ear infections?

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Keep ears dry and clean, or your dog may face recurrent ear infections that are difficult to treat. Avoid using drying agents on a regular basis—if there's no problem they can dry out the ear too much, and if the ear is oozing there's a reason for it. Drying it up without treating the cause leads to more ear problems.


How can I stop my dogs ear infection from recurring?

The simplest answer is that you should clean your dog's ears as often as they need it! For most normal dogs, only occasional ear cleaning is needed. As discussed above, dogs with chronic otitis often need frequent ear cleanings to prevent infection even their ears are doing well.

Why does my dog's ear infection keep coming back?

Underlying inflammation Specifically within the ear there are several causes of inflammation. Ear mites, foreign material such as grass awns and by far and away the most common is food allergies. Food allergies are one of the most common causes of recurrent ear infections in dogs.

What can I give my dog to prevent ear infections?

The single most effective way to prevent ear infections in dogs is to clean their ears regularly and to clean them well. Fill both ear canals with solution and vigorously massage into the base of the ear (on the head itself below the ear flap.

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