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My poodle has brown, foul-smelling ear discharge. OTC options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Hello, my miniature poodle has brown discharge and a foul odor coming from her ear. Any over the counter medicine I could give her?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 10th, 2018

Unfortunately no, there are no OTC medications for Daisy. It sounds like she has an ear infection, and that can be caused by ear mites, yeast, or bacteria. The only way to treat it is to have a vet diagnose the cause and then prescribe the correct treatment. I would take her into a vet today or tomorrow. Best of luck.

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