What color should my dog's earwax be? 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 is the brown stuff in my dogs ears?
Outer ear infection (otitis externa). A waxy, yellow, or reddish-brown ear discharge can also be a sign your dog has an ear infection, which can be a result of allergies, mites, polyps, overproduction of ear wax, excessive bathing or swimming (which can leave too much moisture in the ears), or other problems.
How waxy should my dog's ears be?
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.
What does the inside of a healthy dog's ear look like?
A normal ear canal should appear a pale pink colour, it may have a little wax but should generally be quite clean and not smelly (it may smell a little waxy but not offensive). It should not be moist.
Should dogs ears be waxy?
It is normal for all dogs to have at least some earwax as, like humans, all dogs produce this soft, yellow substance on an ongoing basis. However, excessive earwax can lead to problems with parasites and ear infections.
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