How do you tell if your lab has an ear infection?
Symptoms of Dog Ear Infections
Head shaking.
Scratching at the affected ear.
Dark discharge.
Odor.
Redness and swelling of the ear canal.
Pain.
Itchiness.
Crusting or scabs in the ears.
Can allergies cause dogs ears to swell?
Because this condition can be itchy and even painful, the dog may shake his head, in an effort to relieve the sensation. What can result is a swelling created by a broken blood vessel inside of the ear flap. This is known as an ear hematoma. In addition to ear infections, allergies may also cause head shaking.
Why is the tip of my dogs ear crusty?
If you notice your dog has crusty lesions on the edges of his ears, or on any part of his ear, he may have what is known as ear margin hyperkeratosis. This condition is characterized by thickening of the skin on his ears, excessive head shaking, and scaly or greasy plugs on the ear margins.
Can dog ear infections go away on their own?
In most cases, a dog’s ear infection will not go away on its own. What’s worse, if you wait too long to treat the ear infection, it can become much more difficult to get under control. An untreated ear infection can lead to chronic issues, hearing loss, and sometimes the need for expensive surgery.
What causes ear swelling in a Labrador Retriever?
The pinna is located at the tip of the dog’s ears and your Labrador is most likely to have aural hematoma when you see this part swelling. If your Labrador has this disease, there are two most likely causes: first is excessive and aggressive scratching and second is repeated head shaking resulting to over flapping of the ears.
Why does my labrador retriever have floppy ears?
Floppy ears have flaps which cover the ear canal, creating a warmer, darker environment where germs and other unwanted visitors can grow and flourish. What this means is that Labradors, and other floppy eared dogs, are somewhat more prone to ear problems, than dogs with pricked up ears.
How can I help my labrador retriever with his ear problems?
Upright ears have the advantage, but you can help your labrador by keeping his ears clean and free from debris so that the environment inside them does not encourage and overgrowth of unpleasant visitors. If your dog has a lot of hair growing in around the entrance to the ear canal, your vet may recommend you trim it.
The pinna is located at the tip of the dog’s ears and your Labrador is most likely to have aural hematoma when you see this part swelling. If your Labrador has this disease, there are two most likely causes: first is excessive and aggressive scratching and second is repeated head shaking resulting to over flapping of the ears.
Aural Hematoma in Labradors. Aural hematoma is a common problem encountered by dogs, especially ones that are very active and has floppy ears like Labradors.
Upright ears have the advantage, but you can help your labrador by keeping his ears clean and free from debris so that the environment inside them does not encourage and overgrowth of unpleasant visitors. If your dog has a lot of hair growing in around the entrance to the ear canal, your vet may recommend you trim it.
What should I do if my dog’s ears are swollen?
To prevent ear problems in your dog before they start, it helps if you get to know how your dog’s ears look when they’re healthy. The insides of a healthy ear should be pink and clean, and also odor free. If your dog’s ears are swollen, red, smelly, or have any kind of discharge, something’s wrong and it’s time to talk to your vet.
