My guinea pig's ear smells bad. Is it an infection? What to do?

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My sister used to work at Petco in Soldotna A.K.. she said my guinea pig Fluff has an infected ear. I don't know if she means a ear infection or infected ear. He's about to a year and seven months. The ear smells and looks a very disgusted inside. How dangerous is it for a guinea pig? And how do I get a rid of it? is there anything I can put on it or do too it that would help? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 1 year and 8 months old

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would assume your sister meant an ear infection inside the ear, but I cannot be sure without seeing it. The best thing to do is take in your pet to your veterinarian-ear infections will require prescription antibiotics to clear up, and can become quite serious and painful for Fluff if it isn't treated soon and properly. I hope this helps!

My guinea pig's ear smells bad. Is it an infection? What to do?

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