Excess moisture is a common cause of ear infections, so be sure to thoroughly dry your dog's ears after swimming and bathing. If your dog is prone to chronic or recurrent ear infections, identifying and managing any underlying causes such as allergies can help prevent new infections from occurring.
Why does my dog keep getting recurring ear infections?
The most common causes of chronic otitis are allergies, hormonal abnormalities, excess oil production and disorders of skin formation (seborrhea).
How can I prevent my dog from getting recurrent ear infections?
Keep ears dry and clean, or your dog may face recurrent ear infections that are difficult to treat. Avoid using drying agents on a regular basis—if there's no problem they can dry out the ear too much, and if the ear is oozing there's a reason for it. Drying it up without treating the cause leads to more ear problems.
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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