My dog's ears smell strong, but they look clean. What should I do?

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My dog has had overly warm ears with a slight odour since she was a puppy and the vet has never been concerned but recently the smell has gotten stronger. Her ears are always clean and don’t produce much wax. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

If the ears have never been tested or swabbed at the veterinarian's clinic, then I would recommend having this done. Sometimes there is only a small amount of debris in the ear canals with a mild infection and the ears do not always appear red or inflamed. A small amount of yeast can cause stinky ears. If the ears are clean of infection, then I would recommend using a weekly ear cleaner such as Epi Otic or Zymox otic cleanser. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog's ears smell strong, but they look clean. What should I do?

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