Chronic ear infections in dogs can be caused by a variety of reasons, the most common being allergies.However, they can also be caused by foreign material such as grass or dirt, parasitic causes such as ear mites, and ear canal masses and polyps.
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.
How can I prevent my dog from getting recurrent ear infections?
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.
What foods cause ear infections in dogs?
Dogs that suffer from allergies, either environmental, such as pollens (grasses, trees and weeds), dust mites, molds or food (beef, chicken, fish, soy, etc.) are predisposed to ear infections.
What is the most common cause of ear infections in dogs?
While bacterial infections are the most common cause of ear infections in dogs, yeast, ear mites, and fungus can all cause your dog's ears to become infected and uncomfortable. Other causes of dog ear infections include foreign objects lodged in the ear, trauma, and tumors or polyps.
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