Cotton swab stuck deep in my dog's ear. What should I do now?

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Accidentally got a cotton swab stuck in my dogs eat and I can't see it and I've tried flushing it but I don't think it came out and she keeps running her head on stuff and scratching her ear. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 50 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear about Scarlett! If you cannot see the cotton swab then it sounds like you will need to visit the veterinarian to retrieve the swab. We sometimes need to use an otoscope and hemostats to carefully retrieve objects such as this, and occasionally if the dog is not cooperative or the object is lodged deep within the canal we may need to give the dog a sedative to be able to remove the swab without causing futher damage to the ear canal and ear drum. If Scarlett is in pain or unable to relax tonight with the swab then a visit to the emergency vet may be needed to prevent her from causing damage to herself. Best of luck to you and to Scarlett!

Cotton swab stuck deep in my dog's ear. What should I do now?

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