Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 4 months old | 40 lbs
Hello my dog has a bad odor coming out of her ear and kind of discharged and is dark brown
1 Answer
Published on October 23rd, 2019
It sounds like Princess has an ear infection. Leaving this untreated can lead to hearing loss, so you need to take her into a vet now. Ear infections in dogs her age are typically caused by yeast or bacteria, so you need a vet to diagnose the cause in order for her to get the correct medication.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.