Treating the underlying cause.
How can you tell if a beagle has an ear infection?
Ear Infections: Beagles are understandably susceptible to ear infections due to their long flappy ears! A telltale sign of a dog having an ear infection is constant head shaking, head tilting, and you will notice a bad odor coming from the dog’s ears.
What to do if your Beagle flips his ears back?
If he flips them back, use some cotton gauze and tape to secure his ears to the top of his head. When you have his hears flipped back onto the top of his head, wrap the gauze once or twice around his head. Wrap the gauze firmly, but not so tightly that your beagle is uncomfortable.
Why does my Beagle whine when I touch his ears?
If you try to touch your beagle’s ears, he may cry out or whine. He may even become aggressive because of how sensitive and painful his ears feel. Watch how your beagle holds his head.
How often should I Clean my Beagle’s ears?
One way to do this is to clean his ears at least once a week. If he has had chronic ear infections, you may need to clean his ears every day. Your vet can recommend the ideal ear cleaning frequency for your beagle. Schedule your beagle’s ear cleanings for the same day and same time each week.
Ear Infections: Beagles are understandably susceptible to ear infections due to their long flappy ears! A telltale sign of a dog having an ear infection is constant head shaking, head tilting, and you will notice a bad odor coming from the dog’s ears.
If he flips them back, use some cotton gauze and tape to secure his ears to the top of his head. When you have his hears flipped back onto the top of his head, wrap the gauze once or twice around his head. Wrap the gauze firmly, but not so tightly that your beagle is uncomfortable.
One way to do this is to clean his ears at least once a week. If he has had chronic ear infections, you may need to clean his ears every day. Your vet can recommend the ideal ear cleaning frequency for your beagle. Schedule your beagle’s ear cleanings for the same day and same time each week.
If you try to touch your beagle’s ears, he may cry out or whine. He may even become aggressive because of how sensitive and painful his ears feel. Watch how your beagle holds his head.
