Our question this week was:My dog's left ear smells gross and has a lot brown stuff in it, and he's always shaking his head, what can I clean it with?Arlene RiosAnswer Hi – thanks for your email. You indicated in your question that your dog's ear smells and has brown discharge. Your question is how do you clean it? The most likely reason that he is shaking his head is because the ear has discharge, and the ear smell is due to an infection. I recommend that you see your veterinarian for examination of the ear, to determine the underlying cause of the infection and to obtain a prescription for medication that will treat that specific infection. Without knowing for sure if the eardrum is intact, I'm reluctant to recommend any specific ear cleaner. However, one home medication that is recommended by many veterinarians is a mixture of equal parts whiteCrystal Eye 4ozFour Paws Crystal Eye (4 oz.) is a safe tear stain remover for dogs and cats. Crystal Eye can also be used on boxers, bulldogs, shar-peis and similar ... vinegar and isopropyl alcohol.
As many dog owners know, some dogs are prone to ear infections. With the first head shake, they are at the vet’s office and their pet is on medication, again. Is there something you can do?
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...
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