My dog has dark gunk in his ears. Is it an infection or just wax?

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When his ears have a dark gooey substance is that an ear infection? Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | neutered | 8 years and 11 months old | 66 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Dogs can have dark ear wax in their ears which is not an infection. If the wax builds up too much sometimes yeast and bacteria can grow and cause an ear infection. If Remington is not scratching his ears and they are not red and painful then it's probably just wax as ear infections cause pain, a foul odor from the ear and rubbing or scratching of the ear. I like to check ears weekly and clean out the wax if their is a buildup. You can purchase dog ear cleaner at your PetCo store. If an infection develops I recommend a veterinary exam. They will look at the ear discharge under a microscope and determine the cause and get you the appropriate medication. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Remington.

My dog has dark gunk in his ears. Is it an infection or just wax?

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