My old dog scratches ears and cries. Is it ear mites or infection?

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Hi. I have a very old red setter (Irish setter). He is 16 this year. He recently has gone very deaf. I noticed that he scratches his ears alot and when he does this he starts crying. I think he might have ear mights but Im not fully sure. Is this diagnoses easily identifiable or could it be a number of different ailments? Is the diagnoses treatable? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Irish Red and White Setter | Male | neutered | 15 years and 4 months old | 60 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Ear mites or ear infection (bacterial or yeast) can easily be diagnosed by your veterinarian. What is needed is an exam followed by an exam of a swab taken from the ears. Your vet can then dispense the appropriate medication. It can take 7-14 days to resolve either type of infection.

My old dog scratches ears and cries. Is it ear mites or infection?

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