Anytime your pet emits an odd odour, it's worth investigating. Ears are a common source of ugly smells, which often means infection. Infected ears are painful and so quick action is sensible and appreciated by your pet.
Ears get infected for various reasons: their droopy shape creates a greenhouse like environment that bugs like to live in, hairs can clog the canal and limit ventilation or allergies can affect the skin lining the ear canal, making the ear more susceptible to infection.
In addition to bad smells, other signs of a sore ear include:
1. Scratching at the ears
2. The ear canal, normally smooth and pink, is covered in dark muck
3. Head tilted to one side
4. Grumpy when patted around the head
If we find an infected ear, pathology tests can tell us which bug is the problem. Once this is identified, the correct treatment can be prescribed and most conditions can be solved with ear drops.
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