Aural Hematoma in Dogs

Some dogs tend to produce more wax than others, and keeping the ears clean helps prevent problems. For others, ear discharge is often a sign of trouble - most often the dreaded ear infection or ear mite. ...

Ear disease is one of the most frequent reasons owners seek veterinary help. There are many causes of ear problems, ranging from foreign objects, infections, trauma or even tumors.

Ear mites are the most common mite to infest dogs and they are very contagious, usually spreading to most dogs in the household. These mites are tiny crab-like parasites that live in the ear canals.

Otitis externa, or external ear canal disease, is a common condition in dogs and is characterized by inflammation of the soft tissue components of the external ear canal and is particularly prevalent in...