My dog has dirty, itchy ears. Could it be mites, yeast, or just dirt?

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How would i know if my dog has ear mites? He is not in contact with other dogs other than my other pup. He has somewhat dirty ears but i dont know if its normal ear dirt or what because hes my first dog. Do his ears look okay? How would i know if its yeast? He does occasionally itch his ears but not often. Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 74 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

If your dog had ear mites, he would be really itchy. However, there is a possibility that Otis has a yeast or bacterial ear infection if he has discharge from the ear. Yeast infections smell a bit like beer, bacterial infections often are stinky. Both are painful. In order to diagnose an ear infection your vet will need to examine the ears with an otoscope. Unfortunately just looking at a photograph is not helpful. If your dog appears to be irritated by his ears, best schedule an appointment with your vet. for an exam.

My dog has dirty, itchy ears. Could it be mites, yeast, or just dirt?

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