My dog's ears are dry and inflamed. Is it allergies or an infection?

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What can this be? It’s like dry skin? And recommendation. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 34 lbs

Justin Plunk, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The single most common reason a dog will get inflammation of it's ears is allergies. The inflammation then leads to infection which will create more inflammation, and the cycle continues. Parasites such as ear mites and fleas can lead to the reaction. A full otoscopic exam is needed to assess the health of the ear canals, and Mia's inflammation is severe enough she will likely need sedation to have a proper otoscopic exam and canal flushing. Testing for the types of organisms living in the canals that are causing or worsening the issue will be beneficial to cut the inflammation cycle as well as some anti-inflammatory medication prescribed by your Veterinarian. Additionally, if the underlying cause can be determined, lessening its effects or eliminating it altogether will mitigate the reaction and minimize future risk. For treatment success, follow-up appointments are crucial, generally done every 2 weeks or sooner if an issue is noted in the interim. I hope this helps and that Mia gets some relief soon!

My dog's ears are dry and inflamed. Is it allergies or an infection?

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