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Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Dog Ear Infections Treatment - How to Prevent and Detect Them.

Dog ear infections are very common. It is so common that pet owners rarely noticed that their dogs have it. It is only when the dogs feel pain and extreme discomfort that they come to realize their dogs have it already.

Detection

Do you notice that your dog is excessively shaking his or her head? Does your dog has an unusual craving of rubbing its ears using his or her paws? Scratching his or her head on furniture, carpets or one's legs? Does your dog shy away whenever you reach for his or her head? If YES is your answer to all of these questions, then your dog is definitely suffering from an ear infection.

These are the other sure fire signs of infections: When your dog has foul smelling odor even after a bath and when you see a wax kind of gunk in your dog's ears.

Inflamed ceruminous glands (wax glands) result in an excess ear wax that stink. Infected wax glands usually discharge more ear wax. This causes the itchiness in your dog's ears. This is usually comforted by the excessive rubbing of the dog's head. If this occurrence is overlooked, the wax will build up and will result to painful ears that your dog will not even allow you to touch his or her ears. Since your dog is clueless, he or she will most of the time lay around waiting for the pain to dissipate.

This scenario is most likely a case of an outer ear infection which is very common to dogs. It is called Otitis Externa which means infection of the outer ear. Usually dog ear infections are caused by ear mites as well.

Prevention

The best way to protect one's pet from having dog ear infections is by checking the dog's ears at least once a week. You need to feel the skin on the inside of the ears. The ears should be smooth when touched. If the ears are grainy, then an infection might be existing already. Check the ears if they are inflamed or red. If there's yellowish or brownish substance inside the ear canal, it's possible that it's pus. If the gunk stinks then it's definitely a dog ear infection case. A plain ear wax accumulation will not cause any pain in your dog's ears. Simply clean your dog's ears. If there is unusual discomfort and pain immediately consult your dog's veterinarian.

Cleaning Your Dog's Ears

If you have not tried cleaning your dog's ears it can be a scary experience. Do not be afraid. Just calm your dog by petting and gently talking to him or her. Your tone will influence your dog's calm reactions. Once your dog get the hang of it, he or she will surely appreciate your efforts. Here are ways on how you can clean your dog's ears:

- Acquire a dog wash solution from your local pet shop or from your veterinarian.
- Apply a few drops of the cleaning solution inside your dog's ears. You may use a cotton-tipped swab or cotton balls. Make sure you will not use a material that will get stuck in your dog's ear canal.
- If you dog shakes his or her head, it's normal. This will remove the excess moisture inside its ears.
- Clean the surrounding areas of the ears that might have ear wax accumulation.
- Do not attempt to clean in the deeper recesses of your dog's ears. Let the veterinarian do it.

Romeo Mac Donald.
As an Internet Marketer and a great dog lover I would like to contribute to those coping with similar problems as I recently experienced with my dog, a German Shepherd.

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