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My dog's ear burst, now infected and attracting insects. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 1 year and 9 months old | 40 lbs

5 days earlier my dog had a swelling in ear ..later on it bursted and part of ear had lost...now the infection spreadss...and insects n worms are adversely attacking...plss it's emergency..plss Tel me some medicine to stop infection

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 13th, 2019

Unfortunately it's illegal for us to prescribe medications without seeing Rockey in person first. This sounds really bad, and it isn't something that can be treated at home. He needs to see a vet now for treatment, please take him into one immediately.

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