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My dog's ear is painful, bloody, and stinky after mite treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 2 months old | 75 lbs

my dog had earmites and i have been cleaining out his ears daily and adding medicated drops. however, he wimpers any time you touch his ears now and it appears to have gotten worse. apart from the mites there now seems to be a mucusy discharge the stinks pretty bad, and after i clean that out there is 6 or 7 q-tips full of bright red blood. i am very worried and dont know what it could be.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on February 12th, 2017

Poor Hogarth! I think he has got a severe ear infection ! The drops can help but sometimes you need some oral medications too such as antibiotics and pain relief. If ear drops have not worked, I think your vet might want to take a swab and send it to the lab to check what bacteria / yeasts are present, and what is the best medication for it. Sometimes it can take quite a while for the infection to clear and several check ups but it will get better, it' s a metter of time and regular medications .

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

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    Published on June 29th, 2019

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Chico. The blood can be the result of a severe infection. The ear canal becomes very inflamed and bleeds easily with cleaning and medication application. If this continues or seems to be getting worse, then I would alert his veterinarian. In rare cases, a dog can have an allergic reaction to the ear medication. This can make the canal swollen, painful and more likely to bleed. The liquid could be excess ear cleaner or discharge from his infection. I hope this information helps!

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