Why are my dog's ears crusty, rough, and tan? What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 10 lbs
My dog has crusty stuff on his ears. It's rough and tan colored. No odor, little pain, if any. If I try to pick them off it comes fairly easy no bld and then comes back. What can I do?
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Published on November 7th, 2016
It sounds like he could have a bacterial infection on his ears. You could bathe him with a medicated shampoo and see if that helps but he may need an antibiotic treat the problem. Have your vet take a look at him to prescribe the best medication to treat. You could also add Free Form Snip Tips to his diet to keep his coat and skin healthy.
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Published on May 25th, 2017
If the ear is a little dry and crusty you can try cleaning it gently and then applying a little vitamin E to the spot to help with dryness. A balanced diet can also help with dry skin in dogs. However, if the area starts to look scabby, is bothersome to Queenie, becomes red or irritated, or has debris forming on it, having your vet take a look is best to rule out any issues such as parasites or infection causing it.
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