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My dog has ear mites and a swollen ear. Is he okay until morning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 2 months old | 42 lbs

Hi my dog suffers from ear mites and about an hour ago ive noticed his top part of his ear is swollen I'm taking him to vets in morning will he be ok till then please

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2018

He should be fine until morning . However try to keep him from violently shaking his head as he may exacerbate any hematoma on his ear flap. If you have a nylon stocking, you could cut it and put it on his head in such a way that his ears do not flop when he shakes his head.

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