My mini Dachshund has hard, yucky bumps in her ears. Is it an infection?

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Just noticed today that my 1 yr old mini Dixie has some weird bumps in her ears that are hard and rather yucky looking? Could she possibly have ear infections in both ears. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 8 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Ear margin dermatosis or vasculitis can begin looking like this and are typically conditions we see in dachshunds. Speaking from personal experience, my dachshund developed this when he was about 12 years of age. I placed him on a 3 week course of an antibiotic and steroid to help with the inflammation and it did resolve completely. Some dachshunds develop severe scarring and it may take longer for the condition to resolve for some. I would recommend having this looked at by your veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

My mini Dachshund has hard, yucky bumps in her ears. Is it an infection?

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