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How can I prevent my dogs ear infection from allergies?

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Preventing Your Dog's Ear Infections With Proper Cleaning Start with an ear cleaner recommended by your veterinarian (don't use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or witch hazel, as these can irritate your pet's delicate ear canals). Squeeze a good amount of ear cleaner into your dog's ear canal.


How can I help 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.

What can I give my dog to prevent ear infections?

Always check with your veterinarian before feeding your dog supplements. If allergies are at the root of your dog's ear infections, a daily omega-3 fatty supplement can help. These supplements can reduce inflammation, which may lessen the risk of ear infections, says Lund.

What food allergies cause ear infections in dogs?

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.

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