Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 9 months old
My 8 year old jack Russell constantly has itchy ears with loads of black wax in them when it gets bad she is in pain and wincing when we touch but vets say that their is nothing wrong?
1 Answer
Published on July 1st, 2019
If she seems to be in pain, I recommend to get a second opinion. Ear infections and foreign objects in the ears can both cause these physical symptoms including pain. Insist on testing the wax for infections and having the ears cleaned followed by an exam of the ear canal with an otoscope. Best of luck.
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