What causes tiny bumps and dry, grainy skin inside my dog's ears?

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My German Shorthair Pointer has tiny bumps/dry skin on the inside of her ears, around the edges.(Both ears) Nothing looks irritated or inflamed, but I can feel an almost "grainy" texture. I clean her ears 2 month and she doesn't have a yeast/fungal infection. They don't smell bad either. She's had this on and off for the last couple years. She doesnt seem to be super irritated by it. She does scratch her ears, but not excessively. Just wondering what it could be? Could it just b the dry weather? Pet's info: Dog | German Shorthaired Pointer | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 55 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Penny! Without seeing them, I cannot say for sure what it may be but good news is that she isn't overly irritated by it. To know for sure, I would have your vet take a look at them in person whenever she is having a flare up. It could just be dry skin, fly bites, or if it is black and really thick (doesn't sound like this), it could be vasculitis. You could try a small amount of coconut oil on the bumps or dry skin to help soothe them. Just be careful not to get it down in the canals. I hope this helps!

What causes tiny bumps and dry, grainy skin inside my dog's ears?

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