My dog keeps scratching behind his red ear. Could it be an infection?

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He keeps scratching behind one of his ears, would it be an ear infection, slightly red. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 4 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This could be certainly a sign of ear infection. External ear infections are diagnosed based on otoscopic exam of the ear and ear cytology. For cytology, your veterinarian will take a sample of the debris in the ear and examine it under the microscope to look for yeast, bacteria and mites. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the disease. In external ear infections, a topical antibacterial/antifungal medication will be prescribed for treatment. Your veterinarian may also prescribe a medicated ear flush to remove debris. In mild middle ear infections, oral or injectable antibiotics are often used in combination with topical medications. I would recommend a check up to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately.

My dog keeps scratching behind his red ear. Could it be an infection?

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