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Why is only one of my dog's ears swollen? Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 6 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

I was messaging my dogs ear and one seemed to be more swollen than the other, what could it possibly be?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2019

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are very common in dogs, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take Lady to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

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