What are the causes and symptoms of Ear infection?
Ear mites thrive in the ear canal of dogs, where they cause great irritation.
Causes and Symptoms:
Ear infection is caused by the eggs of the mites being carried from the infected to the non-infected dog.
On account of ear mites, the dog frequently shakes his head and scratches the affected ear with his feet. This causes inflammation, and, sometimes, even haemorrhage and pus. After a while, there is a very bad smell from the affected ear, indicating a bacterial infection inside. If ear mites are neglected on account of accumulation of dirt, wax and discharges, this condition may turn into canker of the ear which is often a very serious condition.
An ear problem should be attended to at the earliest signs of scratching of the ears and shaking of the head. Dog breeds with droopy or hairy ears need special attention, as they suffer from insufficient air circulation in the ears and are susceptible to infections of the ears.
Treatment and Prevention:
Immediate veterinary help is desirable at the earliest stage of ear infection to prevent the problem from turning into serious one.