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My dog has recurring stinky ear discharge. Is ear cleaner enough?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 years and 7 months old

My beagle more mix has a stinky pussy discharge in one ear...he gets this often is just using pet ear cleaner enough to help him?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2016

No, that isn't enough to help Charlie. If there is pus from his ears, he has an ear infection and will need to see the vet. Ear infections can be caused by yeast, bacteria, or ear mites. The vet can diagnose the cause of the ear infection, and can prescribe an appropriate treatment. It's very important to have anything here infections examined and treated promptly, as leaving them untreated can lead to hearing loss. I would take Charlie into the vet today.

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