Why are my Chihuahua's ears sensitive and itchy for a long time?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Hello, I have a pet chihuahua and he has sensitive scratchy ears and he’s had it for a very long time now. I’d like to know what he could have
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Published on January 27th, 2018
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 him 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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Published on August 8th, 2017
It sounds like Chewy has an ear infection. He will need to go to the vet to have an ear cytology performed so they can determine what exact type of infection he has (bacteria, fungal or ear mites) that is causing the issue. Your vet will probably recommend some ear medication and possibly an ear cleaner. Good luck!
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Published on September 3rd, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Typically dogs don’t have ear mites. If he is scratching at the ears, he could have an ear infection, a wax build up deep down, other skin mites that are microscopic or maybe allergies. I recommend taking him to the vet so they can look deep inside with a scope. They may have to test for an infection or try different medications. Once they look inside his ears and at the rest of his body they can give you a better diagnosis and treatment plan. Good luck and kisses to Chewy!
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