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My dog's ears are smelly, wet, and itchy. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | 1 month and 29 days old | 4 lbs

Brownie has been scratching his ears a lot from the past 2 days. Today he was smelling bad so I flipped his ear and noticed that his ears were wet and sticky from all the scratching and the smell was coming from his ears. Is there anything I can do for this or is this normal? And also today I noticed his neck a bit swollen from below..I don't know if it's supposed to be this way or not? Thanks:)

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 24th, 2017

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are very common in dogs, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take Brownie to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 27th, 2017

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Likely Panda has an ear infection. The most common cause of ear infections is an overgrowth of either yeast or bacteria, sometimes it can be both. The cause can be from underlying allergies or excessive moisture in the ears. It is best to take Panda to the Vet. The Vet will examine his ears and take a sample of the wax and look at it under the microscope to see if it is bacteria and/or yeast. Ear infections are treated topically. He will likely go home with an ear rinse and drops to eliminate the infection. I hope this helps and I wish Panda a speedy recovery!

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on May 14th, 2017

    It's probably an ear infection. Ear infections are very common in dogs, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take Joan to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

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