Could this possibly a bacterial or yeast infection in the ear? I am only thinking this because of the oder..please professional advice only
2007-02-23 00:16:57 · 14 answers · asked by kw3647 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be an infection, ear mites, or any number of things. Generally speaking, ear odor that is foul is a sign of 'illness' in the ear. Go see the vet, your baby is probably uncomfortable!
2007-02-23 00:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to clean the ears. I'd call the vet and ask whats best in their opinion. They may want to see the dog to make sure its not mites or an infection. It could just be a wax buildup problem too. They will instruct you best.
2007-02-23 00:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your dog as a ear infection. Take a look in your dogs ear if it has redness or brownish flaky colour that you can rub off, your dog definantly has a ear infection. That is very common with dog with ears that cover the ear, the moisture stays inside the ear and causes infections.
2007-02-23 01:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My lab is prone ear problems, too. He gets a dirty brown build up that needs to be cleaned. I am a dog groomer and have an ear cleaner, but my lab is sensitive to the purfumy strong cleaner, so my vet has me use saline (like you'd use for contact lenses) on a cotton ball. I don't think his ear problem smells too foul, but that may just be my being used to the odor. If your lab's ears smell bad, I think you may be right in suspecting it's an infection. I'd suggest brining your dog to your vet. It may be as simple as getting an infection cleared up and then cleaning his/her ears regularly. Good luck to you and your lab!
2007-02-23 00:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by san 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All drop ear dogs are more prone to infection as the ear flap holds moisture in the ear. Once a dog gets an ear infection - it may not be gotten completely cleared up and that be why it keeps coming back.
2016-05-24 01:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a black lab and she is the same way. We took her to the vet and they said its just how some dogs are. She has smelly ears. He gave us something to clean them with once a week and that helps a lot. During the summer it gets worse and we have to clean them 3 times a week. Take her to the vet and get her checked out.
2007-02-23 01:03:06 · answer #6 · answered by Steph24NHS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeast or mites if the obvious answer. But you are asking for professional advice, so go to a vet to gett it!!
2007-02-23 02:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might have an ear infection or ear mites take him to the vet asap. if yoiu can't right now go to a petstore and get ear cleaner this will help temporarily.
2007-02-23 03:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some kind of infection, I would take him to a vet and have it cleaned out bad odor is never a good sign
2007-02-23 00:21:14 · answer #9 · answered by mpwflowers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Professional advise can only come from a vet. It could be yeast, it could be mites. See a vet.
2007-02-23 00:58:36 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋