My puppy has black gunk in his ear that won't come out. Should I worry?

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My 2 month old Samoyed Puppy has a black substance in his ear but I can't clean and it won't come out if I try to remove it.But it doesn't seem painful.Is it a part of his ear and should I worry? Pet's info: Dog | Samoyed | Male | unneutered | 8 days old | 2.5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

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 Max to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

My puppy has black gunk in his ear that won't come out. Should I worry?

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