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What's the vet cost for a dog's red, sensitive, smelly ear infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 95 lbs

I am pretty sure my dog has an ear infection. His ears are very red and sensitive to touch. They also have a very foul smell to them. I am wondering how much it would cost to treat him at a vet.

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2019

Hello. Samson has a very nasty ear infection. Cost of treatment depends on what the going rate is in your area. I see you are in OK & costs are definitely less than in other parts of the country. You absolutely need to have your dog seen very soon regardless of the cost. He has to be very uncomfortable, possibly even painful. Just as a ballpark, I would say just to examine & try to diagnose what kind of infection is in the ear will run between $50 - $125. Treatment may run another $75- $250. All you can do is call around to see what an average ear infection might run keeping in mind that Samson's ear infection has gotten quite bad. But you do need to get started doing something soon. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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    Hello. Samson has a very nasty ear infection. Cost of treatment depends on what the going rate is in your area. I see you are in OK & costs are definitely less than in other parts of the country. You absolutely need to have your dog seen very soon regardless of the cost. He has to be very uncomfortable, possibly even painful. Just as a ballpark, I would say just to examine & try to diagnose what kind of infection is in the ear will run between $50 - $125. Treatment may run another $75- $250. All you can do is call around to see what an average ear infection might run keeping in mind that Samson's ear infection has gotten quite bad. But you do need to get started doing something soon. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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