Earwax ranges from yellowish to light brown to even black—all of which can be associated with an ear infection. Ideally, your dog's ear should be a healthy pink color and be free of redness, discharge, and odors. 27 дек. 2021 г.
What color earwax do dogs have?
Healthy earwax should be a pale, yellowish color. If your dog appears to have dark brown or black earwax or if the earwax looks dirty gray instead of golden, this isn't normal. A noticeable increase in wax build-up can be a sign of a problem as well. A healthy dog's ears should have no smell.
What does healthy dog ear wax look like?
Normal dog ear wax ranges from pale yellow to light brown. Keep in mind, the wax may look darker if there's dirt in the ear. The consistency of the wax should be semi-soft. To learn what's normal for your pup (some dogs simply have more wax than others), regularly inspect your dog's ears – once a week is ideal.
Why does my dog have thick black ear wax?
Ear mites can also be the cause of ear infections in your dog. If mites are present, they may have coffee ground looking clumps, thick black or red/brown crusts and scratches and cuts in and around their ears.
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