Ear Infection

 

Ear Infection: Ear infections in dogs are common and most dogs suffer from this painful condition. If your dog has ear infection you may notice a yeasty smell which is mainly due to the multiplication of infectious cells.


Symptoms:

• Head tilt 
• Circling
• Ear Discharge
• Smelly Ears
•  Nystagmus
• Pawing and scratching the head 
• Red and swollen ear canal  

Causes: Most ear infections in adults are caused by bacteria and yeast, though ear mites are a common cause in puppies. Environmental changes and various allergies lead to severe or controllable ear infections.

Treatment: Your veterinarian will take a sample from the affected ear(s) and examine it under the microscope to help identify what microorganisms are present. Vet would perform various lab tests and mostly antibiotics and pain killers are recommended by doctor. Some dogs have outer and some have middle ear infections so to diagnose he will perform physical check up.

Distinguishing whether your pet has an outer ear infection, a middle ear infection, or both helps your veterinarian choose the most effective treatment.