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My dog's ear is squishy and waxy. Does he have an ear infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog's ear makes a squishy sound & is filled with wax

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 16th, 2015

By your description, your dog may have an [ear infection](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/ear-infections/). This would require an exam with your veterinarian for diagnosis. A swab of the ear(s) can be examined in the clinic to diagnose a bacterial or fungal (yeast) infection. Once the diagnosis is made, the appropriate medication can be dispensed to help clear it up. To help maintain clean ears after this episode, [clean the ears](https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-steps-to-clean-your-dog-s-ears-properly/) regularly with a veterinary approved ear cleaner such as [Epi-Otic](https://us.virbac.com/epi-otic-advanced-ear-cleanser). You can find it or [other approved cleaners](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-ear-and-eye-care) online or in the local Petco. Your veterinarian may even dispense it along with medication. Use cotton balls or gauze pads to clean what you can see. Never insert anything down into the ear canal. This may cause injury which could complicate any existing condition.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 31st, 2016

    It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take Prayer to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

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