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Why does my pet keep getting ear infections? What's the best treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Papillon | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 4 lbs

My pet has an ear infection....what did i do ? many doctors has no answers to these type of infection

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 12th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely an ear infection and I am afraid that there is likely an underlying allergy causing him to scratch a lot and continue to cause further trauma to the ear. I highly recommend that you have him evaluated as soon as possible as this is likely causing him a lot of discomfort. They would be able to diagnose this and start therapy. Medications such as steroids may help decrease the itch. You may use the e-collar to prevent further self-trauma. Best of luck!

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