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Causes of dog ear infections

Causes of dog ear infections

Jeni Hans February 24, 2020

Besides the frequent, beautiful and happy moments, our pets can sometimes give us some worrying one.

Then when we notice a change in mood, some weird movements or annoyance, we get scared and immediately ask ourselves what is going on with my pet?

 

If you have a dog as a pet that has large or curved ears, it is very likely that you will encounter inflammation of their ears at least once.

Unfortunately, not only dogs with big ears are a critical category, but inflammation can occur in all dogs.

It can affect one or two ears, and you can tell what is going on with your dog by noticing that he is shaking his head, scratching his ears, and not allowing you to touch them.

Wet stains may also occur and this is a sure sign that inflammation is at stake.

It’s not all that scary, especially if it’s noticed and cured in time.

 

In the following text, you should be informed in more detail about how ear infections occur, and how to notice them on time and successfully heal, with the help of a veterinarian, of course.

 

Causes of dog ear infections

As we mentioned in the introduction, some races are prone to ear infections, precisely because of their constitution.

If the dog’s ears are flabby and relaxed, the ventilation becomes worse over time, the space in the ears warms up, creating a moist and warm environment that is well suited for the development of many fungi and bacteria. Therefore, if you have a dog that has ears lowered, regular inspection and cleaning are of the utmost importance.

We need to know that in the ears of each dog there is a necessary amount of fungi and bacteria, which are called good, and protect the ears from external influences. They are useful as long as their number is kept to normal.

As their numbers become larger than they should, they become dangerous and cause irritation, inflammation, and infection.

If we do not notice irritation on time, these fungi and bacteria linger in-ears for a long time and can cause damage to the eardrum.

The infection can progress further up the inner ear, which can later cause balance problems.

This can also lead to problems with walking and coordination, and it is very important to contact the vet after the first symptoms have occurred.

 

In addition to ear infections caused by the methods mentioned above, parasites can also appear in the dog’s ears.

They are contagious and are transmitted from animal to animal, so if you have another pet, it is possible that he or she will become ill.

The parasites are very irritating and the dog is constantly turning his head and scratching his ears, which in the long run can also cause a number of ear and general health problems.

 

Overall, a large number of different factors can cause ear problems in dogs.

To sum it all up, some of the most common ones are:

  • Allergies (eg, food)
  • Parasites
  • Infections (bacterial or fungal)
  • Foreign bodies
  • Trauma
  • Hormonal disorders (eg hypothyroidism)

 

Treatment of dog ear infections

It is recommended consulting a veterinarian, to get a detailed picture of what is happening to your dog’s ears.

If it is an infection or inflammation, it is very important to act promptly, with appropriate therapy.

Basically the vet gives the first therapy and explains in detail how to do it further. If the pet is recovering quickly, it is important to complete the therapy to ensure that the infection does not recur.

Like everything else, it can be easily resolved, but it is important that you always follow your dog’s behavior and determine if he wants to tell you something.

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