Well I noticed that my dog has been shaking his head a lot and there is this brown stuff all in his ears? Could this be earmites? if so what should I do.Thanks
2007-12-13 09:25:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be yeast, could be an infection, could be mites...
Here is what you do: call your veterinarian and set up an appointment. Your vet will take a squab of the discharge from his ear and prescribe proper medication to deal with the issue at hand. This is something that needs to be seen sooner rather than later. If the infection is severe enough your dog could suffer long-term problems or hearing loss. wish you luck!!
2007-12-13 09:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
My dog had the same thing a couple months ago, it is probably an ear infection which causes wax build up, although it could be earmites, but if it stinks it's most likely an ear infection. Call your vet and they can give some antibiotic ear drops for your dog. And you can ask what you shouldn't give your dog, corn, flour, bread, and pretzels can cause ear infections in dogs.
2007-12-13 18:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by all_star_princess07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time for a trip to the vet. It may be earmites, it may be an infection. Either way, you need medicine from the vet.
2007-12-13 17:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does this ALL the time.
In her case, it's allergies. In many cases, it's yeast infections, and sometimes ear mites.
You would be able to see the mites though - if you don't, then your dog probably doesn't have mites.
The brown stuff you refer to is yeast.
You can get an ear wipe/cleanser from the pet store, or, to be safe, contact your Vet and he can give you an ear flush like "T8"
2007-12-13 17:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by Dog Section Regular 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
;;i would take it to the vet it might be mites or it could be a ear infection both will need medicines from a vet to get better
2007-12-13 18:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a mite infection, see a vet for further info.
2007-12-13 17:28:56 · answer #6 · answered by HaloWarrior44 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet and have the dog's ears swabbed.
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2007-12-13 17:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be ear mites, ear infection,...you should take your pet to the vet - the longer you wait the worse it's going to be!
2007-12-13 17:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by wendypan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Vet Tech" is right. I agree with yeast, infection, or mites.
2007-12-13 17:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your dog to the vets, they are best to deal with anything like that!
2007-12-13 17:29:10 · answer #10 · answered by charles m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋