What are the signs of a dog ear infection & how do I treat it?

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How does a doggy ear infection look like & how do you treat it? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A dog with an ear infection shakes their head a lot or scratches their ears and they may also tilt their head a little. The ear can look red, smell bad, have yellow or dark brown to black discharge in it. The dog may cry out in pain if the ear is touched. Ear infections are diagnosed at the Vet. They take a sample of the wax and look at it under the microscope for mites (unlikely in an adult dog), or an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria. The Vet then prescribes a safe ear cleaner and medicated ear drops for you to place in the ear. I hope this helps and I wish Oreo a speedy recovery!

What are the signs of a dog ear infection & how do I treat it?

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