Canine Ear Infection Symptoms | Dog Ear Infection Symptoms

Is your dog scratching at her ears more often than usual? Frequently shaking her head? Chances are that she is suffering from a canine ear infection, especially if a strong odor or discharge emanates from one or both of her ears. The shape of a dog’s ear canal easily traps debris, moisture and parasites. These substances will irritate the ear canal if allowed to remain, paving the way for the development of bacteria or yeast in the irritated area. Dog parents can often detect the presence of these infestations in their dog’s ear by the resulting smell or discharge which, along with excessive scratching, redness or swelling and head tilting and shaking, are telltale signs of a dog ear infection.