My Golden Retriever has ear gunk & a scab. Is it an ear infection?

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Wondering what this zit like infected area is and also the q tips are what came out of his ear, curious if he has an ear infection. He’s a golden retriever. 2 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 60 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

With that amount of dirt and wax from his ears, it is possible it is ear mites, a bacterial or yeast infection, or just dirt. If there is an odor, any redness or he is shaking or scratching his head, then I would get his ears checked to make sure. The scab may be a pustules from a bite. If it is the only one, then you can apply some cortisone cream and alternate it with Neosporin. If it does not improve over the next 2 days, then it will need to be checked by your regular vet.

My Golden Retriever has ear gunk & a scab. Is it an ear infection?

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