Our dogs are our faithful companions, and they depend on us for good care. To help your dog live a healthy life, you should know some of the most common health problems dogs face, their signs, and what you can do about them. Dogs and Ear Infections Ear infections are a common canine health problem, and they can be caused by allergies , yeast, ear mites, bacteria, hair growth deep in the ear canal, and more. Symptoms your dog may have with an ear infection include: Head shaking or head tilting Ear odor Vigorous scratching Lack of balance Unusual back-and-forth eye movements Redness of the ear canal Swelling of the outer portion of the ear Brown, yellow, or bloody discharge Always take your dog to the veterinarian if you think he has an ear infection. In most cases, cleaning and medicating the ear canal will quickly clear up an infection. However, surgery can be needed for chronic infections or if forceful head shaking res...
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