No.While it is important to clean your dog's ears when needed, over-cleaning may cause irritation in the ear canal and this can lead to infection. Some dogs that have healthy, clean ears may never need to have their ears cleaned.
How do you get the gunk out of a dog's ear?
To clean the ears, tilt your dog's head downward with one hand and squirt a gentle cleanser recommended by your veterinarian into the ear, filling the canal. Holding the ear closed, give it a nice massage, really squishing the cleanser around in there. That softens any gunk inside.
What is the brown stuff in my dog's ears?
Ear mites: Crusty, blackish-brown buildup resembling coffee grounds in your dog's ears is a sign of ear mites, tiny insects that can make your pup's ears their home. Left untreated, ear mites could make your pet go deaf!
What happens if I don't clean my dogs ears?
When You Shouldn't Clean Your Dog's Ears Dogs can be prone to a number of ear problems from ear mites to ear infection. Some dogs succumb to chronic yeast infection or other infections of the ear. It may be tempting to clean your dog's ears if you notice a smell or if they are producing dark wax.
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