My dog's ear has pus, smells bad, and is swollen. Is it an infection?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 5 months old | 70 lbs
There is puss in dogs ear canal from 10 days and is now starting to smell very bad and ear is swallowed, he scratches his ear after every minutes , he didn't eat enough since 5-6 days only drinks lots of water. What is the issue and what to do
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Published on October 5th, 2018
It sounds like the ear is very infected and is very painful and uncomfortable to Moti. It would be best to bring him to a vet ASAP so the ear can be cleaned out, and medication given to help him feel better. A course of ear medications/daily cleaning at home is usually required to help clear up the infection and provide relief.
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Published on September 3rd, 2019
I'm sorry that Mike is having trouble with this! It sounds like he probably needs a prescription medication to clear up the infection. Take him to the vet and they can advise you based on their exam and any lab tests regarding the medication needed to clear the infection. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
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