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My dog's ear has pus, bad odor, and brown wax. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 10 months old | 18 lbs

What should i do if my cockerpug’s ear is discharging puss, has light brownish yellowish wax and terrible odor?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sheriff. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian as I worry that he has an ear infection. His veterinarian will examine each ear canal with an instrument known as as an otoscope. A sample will be taken from each ear and evaluated under the microscope. This will confirm an infection and determine the best medication for him. In the meantime, you can clean both ears with an ear cleaner for dogs. I hope this information helps!

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