Ears of dogs need to be examined daily.
The ears of dogs should be examined daily as an essential part of grooming. Long droopy-eared breeds like spaniels and poodles are much more susceptible to ear problems than erect-eared breeds. This may be because the droopy ear flap interferes with ventilation. The ears of such dogs need special attention. Their ears may be cleaned to remove accumulation of wax, by using a little cotton swab dipped in liquid paraffin. It is not free from risk for an inexperienced person to use just anything to clean the inside canal of the ear; this may cause serious damage, especially if the dog jumps suddenly. If there is any sign of redness in the ear, or the ear is painful- this state being usually expressed by bending the head to one side or shaking the head- immediate veterinary aid should be sought.