Redness inside dog's ears

Redness inside a dog's ears may be caused by an infection, with the most common diseases being malassezia and ear mite-induced external ear inflammation. In many cases, the ear canal will also emit a pungent smell, and the dog may occasionally scratch its ears with its paws. If we don't pay attention to this, it could develop into an auralhematoma later.

What could be the cause of redness inside a small dog's ears?

Red bumps in a dog's ears may be due to rash, parasites, tumors, etc. Rash samples can show a large number of red blood cells and inflammatory cells under microscopy. You can apply red yeast oil or Baytril cream to the affected area, and see results in about 3 days. Parasite infections, such as scabies, form hard nodules in the skin and can be treated with an injection of clavulanate. For tumor infections, further examination is required before deciding on surgery.

How to distinguish between dog ear inflammation and ear mites?

The difference between dog ear inflammation and ear mites: If a dog's ears are inflamed, it will show symptoms such as redness, swelling, or pus drainage, occasional head shaking and scratching of the ears, increased irritability, and decreased appetite. If a dog has ear mites, there will be a pungent black secretion in the ears, frequent scratching of the ears, and sometimes tears.

How to clean a dog's ears?

Gently pull the dog's head outward to open the ear canal, then pour a few drops of ear cleaning solution into the ear. Massage the ear root thoroughly, compress the ear for about a minute to allow the cleaning solution to mix with the earwax. Release the dog to shake its head a few times to loosen the earwax. Check the ears again and clean the surrounding area with cotton balls soaked in the ear cleaning solution.