my dog has a tiny little open wound on each ear in the exact same place.what is this?

Answer 1

Are you sure it's a wound? All dogs and their wild cousins have a small flap towards the base of both ears that could look like it's torn. I have no idea what it's for, but if you look at the dog in the link you can see it fairly clearly.

Answer 2

It might be ear mites. You could try a flea and mite treatment called Stronghold. You apply it to a small patch at the back of their neck every month. But if in doubt take the dog to the vet.

Answer 3

Yup, it's fleas! A word about bathing the dog, EITHER use medicated dog shampoo OR use something like Frontline. Never use both as you are mixing chemicals which may harm your dog. I use baby shampoo and Frontline. Also use a room spray round the house and wash the dog's bed!

Answer 4

a tiny little open wound on each ear in the exact same place.

Answer 5

It sounds to me like you are mistaking the small pouch (don't know proper name) on the exterior of the ear as a wound.
Cats have them too.
When I was younger I used to think that if you whispered into them your secrets would stay there forever - LOL! As if the cat would tell other cats my secrets. :p

Answer 6

Probably from flies getting on his ears. Put some vaselline on his ears

Answer 7

could be lots of things- ticks,fleas,scratching,ear mites, the list could go on if your worried take him to the vet and get some cream to sooth the itching.
good luck.

Answer 8

somebody has given your dog ear piercings.

Answer 9

Where on the ear???

Answer 10

Probably where he scratches.