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My dog's ear hurts and cheek swelled after ear cleaning. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Puggle | Male | neutered | 12 years and 11 months old | 35 lbs

13 year old Puggle. Cleaned his ears with Henry Scheib ear wash at recommendation of vet. 2 hours later, shaking his head and crying. Still some liquid in right ear, but left ear seems to be the painful one. Left cheek seems swelled up.

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2019

If Zamboni is in a lot of pain and not resting I recommend a veterinarian tonight. If he is comfortable and the swelling is not getting worse, interfering with breathing or getting better than it is ok to call your regular veterinarian in the morning. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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