2007-01-06 16:47:54 · 13 answers · asked by megan p 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
many of the above answeres are true:
ear mites, dirt, allergies, and moisture can all cause ear problems.
depending on the breed of ur dog u also may have to pluck hair from ur dog's ears (vet or groomer can do this if u can't) and then clean them to prevent infection. there are certain breeds that are much more suseptible to ear infections such as many spaniels.
2007-01-06 17:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by clubbrat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, There were some ideas there, but, Nobody gave the most obvious and prevalent reason and that is: A dog that has "floppy ears" most always has ear problems. Like: beagles and Cocker Spaniels, for example. Cockers are pretty notorious for ear problems. We had a beagle. Thanx for the memory, Bandit was an awesome member of our family! He had ear problems and vet visits were a regular prescription for him. we had a German Shepard named Heidi and when she was a pup my boys, especially our baby boy at the time. He's 29 now. Boy I'm gettin' up there. Anyway he went running up the street as fast as his little feet could carry him yelling,"my burnin' shefford - my burnin' shefford". One of the neighbors dogs barked and my son thought they'd play. I was working on our car in the garage. Anyway when my son set Heidi Von down the neighbors dog didn't appreciate her in his perimeter and I heard a high pitched screech. The dog had bitten Heidi Von in her left ear. That was a Sunday so on Monday morning I took her to our vet. Her ear had been damaged, but we were more concerned about the hole in her ear. Our vet gave us medication and told us it was likely that the cartilage in her ear was damaged. It was and the ear infection fiasco began. I noted a groomer had mentioned their service. That is exactly what my secondary suggestion was to be. Find a groomer that you can get to know; as that in itself; is important and any good groomer will clean your dogs ears with their service. Dr. Schenholm, our old vet - retired, taught me that if and or when I bathed the dog, get a soft wash cloth and with warm water on it, wring it out and place your index or little finger, in my case, in the cloth and gently clean the inside of your dogs ear, as you would if you were using a Q-Tip. DO NOT use a Q-tip in your dogs ears - ever! As I was told by our vet,
serious damage could be done very easily. I hope this helps you out and if it is for your own
dog that you ask - Enjoy! - They are worth it!
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2007-01-07 15:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by theniteowl16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One important factor food. Alot of dogs are alergic to ingredients in dog food and reactions have a tendency to show up by way of infected ears. Yes,see your vet,though he will just treat w/ antibiotics and will only temporarily cure the symptoms but will reinfect in time.Get second opinion from a Holistic doctor. Also water in the ear from grooming,hereditary,seasonal alergies,ect. Do some investigating and check lists.
2007-01-06 17:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by jff_holloway 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have ears u get ear problems...lol..thats not the answer...
dogs have a different anatomy....their ears are deep and are set vertically....thts why they can hear the smallest of sounds.....so since they are deep and vertical and they always lie around on the floor..dirt easily gets into their ears.....if not cleaned from time to time they have a very high chance of developing ear infection and smelly ears......also while givin dogs a bath u make sure u plug their ears with cotton...coz water easily gets in and this when mixed with dirt and dust can form a bad combo....hope that answers ur query...cheerz
2007-01-06 16:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often it's from food allergies. Skin problems and ear problems can be improved with dietary changes.
2007-01-06 16:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does. She has had an on and off yeast infection in her ear for aorund 2 years in a row. I have medication but no matter what, it always feeps coming back. It stinks too.
2007-01-06 16:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many dogs are long eared and unable to care for their own ears, so bacteria is harbored in warm places such as under ears.
2007-01-06 16:52:30 · answer #7 · answered by valerie f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because dogs ears are very sensitive and their owners play music much too loud for them.
2007-01-06 16:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by galacticsleigh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
same reason people have ear problems...
2007-01-06 16:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by homeslice191 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well mine has a problem in streching but we just hope it streches alone by the time...
maybe because it's getting older...
je ne sais pas :D lol
ask the groomers or ask ur vet...
GOOD LUCK..I HOPE HE WILL BE FINE.
2007-01-06 22:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋