Different Ear Problems in Dogs
Mites:
Animals are prone to get mites especially if they are outside the majority of the time. Mites can be very painful for your dog. You will notice they scratch their ears more than normal. There ears are really red and if scratched enough they will start to bleed.
Infection:
Infection needs to be treated right away by your Veterinarian. Waiting can cause irreversible hearing damage. Infection is not something to mess with. The symptom of infection is really red irritated skin, maybe even a little swelling. It will smell real bad; it makes you feel sorry for the dogs with chronic ear infections. Excessive scratching will cause the ear to bleed.
Dirty, Wax Build up:
This will drive a dog crazy. As humans when our ears plug up it can off set your balance and just drive you crazy. The same situation applies here excessive scratching, which will happen will cause the dog's ears to bleed.
These 3 are the most common ear problems that your dog can have. If your pet has never experienced ear problems before you should contact your Veterinarian. They can properly diagnose and treat your animal. You do not want to treat your pet for mites if they have an infection.
There is over-the-counter medicine available to treat mites and dirty ears. If you know what kind of problem your pet has with their ears you can pick up this medicine at any Pet store. This will save you money because you will not have a Vet. Visit. If your best friend has an infection they will then need to go to the Doctor.
If you have taken your dog hunting or maybe even hiking it is a smart idea to clean their ears before and after. This is really important if you take them hunting. Dogs can pick up a nasty case of mites, or they can just end up with really dirty ears during this outing. It is always recommended that you seek medical attention for your pet before you diagnose their symptoms on your own.
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