The ears often become red and inflamed and develop an offensive odor. A black or yellowish discharge commonly occurs. In chronic cases the ears may appear crusty or thickened and the ear canals often become narrowed (stenotic) due to the chronic inflammation.
What to look for if a dog has an ear infection?
Typical Dog Ear Infection SymptomsScratching of the ear or area around the ear.Brown, yellow, or bloody discharge.Odor in the ear.Redness Swelling Crusts or scabs on inside of the outer ear.Hair loss around the ear.Rubbing of the ear and surrounding area on the floor or furniture.Head shaking or head tilt.
Does a dog ear infection go away on its own?
Most often, a dog ear infection will not go away on its own. All types of otitis require a veterinarian to evaluate the infection and the eardrum. If the eardrum is ruptured, certain cleaners and medications can be toxic to the middle ear.
What happens if you leave a dog's ear infection untreated?
Two potential long-term complications of inner ear infection include a permanently altered sense of balance and/or persistent signs of Horner's syndrome. Your dog may also become permanently deaf in the affected ear. That said, most dogs with otitis interna respond well to medical management.
What Color Is dog ear infection?
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.
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