Why are my dogs ears smelly?

Why are my dogs ears smelly?

Smelly yeast infections in a dog’s ears are caused by Malassezia, a type of yeast. You might smell an odor similar to bread baking or beer. These types of ear infections are the itchiest for dogs. You may notice your dog rubbing his ears along the floor or scratching intensely at them.

Why does my Cocker Spaniel have a bad smell?

If the smell is not coming from the ears, it could be coming from the mouth, or to be more precise, the folds in the sides of the lips. This is usually more common in dogs that eat ‘wet’ food as opposed to kibble, but kibble eaters get it too.

What should a cocker spaniel’s ears look like?

A clean Cocker Spaniel ear will appear pink and fresh looking. Usually, there will be no wax although a little is perfectly fine. You shouldn’t really notice any odor other than your dog’s usual individual smell.

What to do when your Cocker Spaniel has smelly ears?

EcoEars is an all natural disinfecting ear cleaner that works on the root cause of the problem, not just the smell. EcoEars has helped so many customers with Spaniels solve their smelly ear problems. Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels–sooner or later their ears get smelly, itchy, or gunky.

Why does my dog have a sweet smell in her ear?

Ear yeast infections are quite common and can cause a more pronounced odor in your dog’s ears. Yeast infections occur when there is an overproduction of Candida in your dog’s body. In many cases, a yeast infection causes what is described as a sweet or musty smell.

Why does my Cocker Spaniel smell so bad?

Ear infections can also be a reason why your Cocker Spaniel may be smelling so bad and to be specific otitis externa. Otitis external is a very common condition in Spaniels. This infection occurs in the external part of the ear when the skin layers become inflamed and odor and fluid excretions are some of the signs for this condition.

Why does my Cocker Spaniel have an ear infection?

External ear infections, otitis externa, are one of the most common health problems in spaniels. Unpleasant odor and liquid excretion from your dog’s ears are primary signs of an infection, although there are other problems that can cause these symptoms too.

EcoEars is an all natural disinfecting ear cleaner that works on the root cause of the problem, not just the smell. EcoEars has helped so many customers with Spaniels solve their smelly ear problems. Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels–sooner or later their ears get smelly, itchy, or gunky.

When to take a cocker spaniel to the vet?

If your dog has a head tilt, balance problems, or the ear seems very painful. This could be a sign of a ruptured eardrum and putting fluid into the ear could do permanent harm. If you notice any of these symptoms do not clean your dog’s ears and take them to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Ask your vet for a recommended ear cleaner.