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Dog's Ears Are Rotten
Rotten dog ears require different treatments depending on the situation. If it is a purulent wound, you can use hydrogen peroxide or metronidazole to rinse the wound, along with injections of antibiotics and local disinfectant sprays. If the ear rot is caused by a skin disease, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the hospital for a mirror examination to determine the cause and treat it accordingly. If the wound is caused by scratching or biting with bleeding, the owner should apply pressure to stop the bleeding immediately, wear an Elizabeth collar to prevent scratching, and handle disinfection and infection prevention.
Causes of Ear Rot
Dog ear rot indicates that there is already a problem with the ear canal, which may be caused by ear mites, Malassezia, or bacterial infection. Going to the pet hospital for an ear examination can detect the cause and treat it accordingly. Daily cleaning and applying medication to the ears is necessary. Treating ear problems requires persistence, and the effects will be better with daily medication.
What to Do If the Ear Is Rotten
First, check the ear. If it is simply inflammation of the ear canal, clean the ear and combine with antibiotics. If there are foreign objects, they need to be removed. Remember to clean the dog's ears daily, trim the ear hair around the affected area, and drop ear drops into the ear. If the dog has a tendency to lick, it's better to put an Elizabeth collar on it. If the ear canal infection is severe, causing the dog to have a crooked neck and pain under the ear, it is necessary to take the dog to the hospital for injection of antibiotics.
How to Clean Rotten Ears
Pour the ear cleaner onto a cotton swab, and be careful not to directly pour it into the ear canal. Although many dogs will shake their heads and expel excess ear cleaner, some dogs may not do this, and shaking their heads may also push the cleaner deeper into the ear canal. To clean, firmly hold the dog's head with one hand and grasp the ear with the other hand, pressing against the bottom of the ear canal (the deepest position that the cotton swab can reach). Gently wipe the earwax inside the ear canal along the grooves. If there is yellow earwax on the cotton swab, use another cotton swab until there is no more yellow earwax.