My dog has dry, scabby inner ears. What can I do to treat it?

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My dog had this dry cracked /scabby looking ear but it on the inside like where you would flap the ear back looks like the phone. It worse what can I do to treat it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

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

My dog has dry, scabby inner ears. What can I do to treat it?

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