Ear infections in pets A disease that is not far away is often found in dogs. If the symptoms are severe, it may require surgery. So how do we know if our dog has an ear infection? How can we prevent it? The veterinarian team at Talingchan Animal Hospital will tell you.
Symptoms of otitis that are easy to notice are:
- Your little one will shake his head frequently.
- Use your feet to scratch
- The ears have a distinct foul smell.
- When you touch it, it shows signs of pain.
- And when looking from the outside, there will be swelling and redness.
- There is a greasy stain on the ear.
If you have these symptoms, you can assume that your dog has an ear infection. If left untreated, the symptoms will become severe, such as staggering, loss of appetite, and vomiting. Therefore, if you find any initial symptoms, it is recommended that you take your dog to see a veterinarian before the symptoms become severe.
There are many possible causes of ear infections, as follows:
- Caused by a foreign object in the ear canal
- Caused by ear mites and scabies mites.
- The ear canal is blocked by earwax, tumors, or masses.
- Bacterial ear infection
- Violent and improper ear cleaning
- Moisture in the ear canal
The breeds that are most likely to have ear problems are dogs with large ears or dogs with a lot of hair in their ear canals, which causes the glands to produce large wax and more ear wax, which increases the risk of ear infections.
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