My dog's ear is red, inflamed, and has black spots. Could it be mites?

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I have a one year old Great Pyrenees. She is shaking her head and the inside of her left ear is red and inflamed. There are black gritty spots on the inside of her ear. How can I give her relief. I feel like she has ear mites. Pet's info: Dog | Great Pyrenees | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 110 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 (ear mites are much less common at this age) . the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take her to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

My dog's ear is red, inflamed, and has black spots. Could it be mites?

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