My dog has black ear wax in one ear and it's itchy. Is it normal?

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I'm pet sitting Rufus and I noticed in only one ear he has black ear wax, I was wondering if this is normal or not, it is slightly itchy but it doesn't seem to bother him. Thanks for any help. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 13 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Sometimes black wax is indicative of ear mites so i would get him a spot on treatment such as advocate that kills them. If the ear looks red it would be best to get it checked out as he may need antibiotic drops. If it is just dirty you could start cleaning it once a week with cotton wool and pet ear cleaner. Just dont put anything down into the canal, squirt the cleaner in, massage and remove with cotton wool. If you are unsure about doing this go to the vet and they will show you how.

My dog has black ear wax in one ear and it's itchy. Is it normal?

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