My Lab has ear infections and knots in her ears. What should I do?

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What should we do about our labs ear infections! She has developed knots in her ear lobes! Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

If you mean a fluid filled pocket in the ear flap that is an aural hemotoma. It is from scratching and getting some bleeding in between the skin layers in the ear flap. Ear infections are very painful and are more difficult to clear up in dogs with floppy ears like your lab. This needs veterinary treatment. You can clean the ear canals with a dog ear cleaner or a mixture of white vinegar and water which will help reduce the ear discharge. If she has a hematoma they should be drained and treated by your veterinarian to prevent scarring of the ear flaps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Hershey.

My Lab has ear infections and knots in her ears. What should I do?

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