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My 3-month-old puppy's ear is swollen and oozing pus. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | 2 months and 29 days old | 35 lbs

My 3mo old puppy has a swollen ear and pus coming out of it.

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 1st, 2019

I am sorry to hear about Rocco! I would highly recommend a visit to the veterinarian for Rocco. Ear infections due to bacteria or yeast overgrowth in the ear are common and a possible cause for these symptoms. An examination is needed to determine if this is the problem and prescription medication will then be prescribed to help treat Rocco's ear. You can read more about this at https://www.petcoach.co/article/ear-infections-otitis-externa-ear-cleaning-in-dogs/

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