Does Your Dog Have Infected Ears?

Is your dog behaving like he has something in his ear that is driving him insane? Is he using cotton balls frequently, like he is trying desperately to lose his wax buildup? Is he bending his head to the side, shaking it like he just jumped out of the swimming pool? Your dog could have an ear infection.

Your Dog’s Ear Infection Issues

* Your dog is scraping or rubbing at his ears * Bending his head to one side, or down, shaking his head. * His ears will discharge or crustiness. * Dog’s ears look like they’ve been bleeding, waxy, bright red inside or swollen. * Your dog may yelp or be very sensitive when his ears are touched.

If your dog’s potential ear infection goes untreated it can get deeper into the ear. This causes your dog’s pain to grow sharply. Below are additional symptoms if the infection progresses:

* The dog may hold his head very still, and to the side. * Brushing against his head or opening his mouth will cause your dog pain. * Dizziness. Dogs could become dizzy, with bad balance and coordination, when the infection moves to the inner ear. * Dog may walk around in a circle. * Vomiting.

Possible Causes of Dog Ear Infections

* Wet ears not dried soon after bathing or swimming. * Ear canal growths. * Ear wax build up. * Hair removal from ears from the groomer. * Ear mites going untreated * Cleaning dogs ears with cotton swabs (can force objects further into canal of ear) * Allergy from grasses, ear medications, or other allergic sources.

Take a few minutes to check your dogs health regularly. If you’ve chosen to clean your dogs ears yourself, please be very careful so as to not cause more problems. Looking for an ear infection quickly can save your dog a lot of pain. Your vet can give you the correct medicine to help get rid of your dog’s infection.

Is your family dealing with health issues in dogs? Have you researched the issues for dogs with health problems?