My dog's ears are red & warm. Could an ear infection cause deafness?

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My dog's ears are red and warm. She is not responding to any instructions. Has she become deaf because of an ear infection? Can this deafness be cured? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 3 years and 3 months old | 52 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Redness alone doesn't indicate an ear infection but can be a symptom of it. If you suspect Angel may have one, or has symptoms bad enough it is affecting her hearing, it is best to seek veterinary care ASAP so they can look in the ear and get Angel started on a treatment plan of cleaning and medication. Usually, clearing up any infections will help improve hearing and pain/redness/irritation.

My dog's ears are red & warm. Could an ear infection cause deafness?

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