{"id":14290,"date":"2026-04-23T10:51:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/?p=14290"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:16:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:16:36","slug":"recognizing-ear-issues-in-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/recognizing-ear-issues-in-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Ear Issues In Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Canine ears can be floppy, folded, erect and everything in between. We know that our dogs depend on their keen sense of hearing to track their surroundings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<p>They depend on us to make sure their ears stay healthy. That\u2019s why it is important to conduct a weekly sniff test inside your dog\u2019s ears, using your eyes to inspect the canal as well. Catching a health issue early keeps it from progressing.<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In our pet first aid\/CPR classes, we devote time to conducting a head-to-tail wellness assessment on our pets. We encourage students to use their own noses and eyes to really inspect the health of their dogs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs of Ear Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[14290]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14294\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/recognizing-ear-issues-in-your-dog\/pphapr26blogcleardogearpic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"624,384\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogClearDogEarPic.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let\u2019s zero in on the ears. Be on the lookout if your dog starts to<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Scratch at one or both of his ears<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Shake his head back and forth repeatedly<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Tilts his head to one side<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Emit yucky odors from the ears, which can range from sour, yeasty or foul smelling<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Show waxy buildup in the ear canals<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Develop redness, dark discharge or crusty scabs inside the ears<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Cries out in pain when his ears are touched<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is important to reach out to your veterinarian when you see or smell any abnormalities with your dog\u2019s ears so that the issue can be resolved quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes of Ear Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[14290]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14295\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/recognizing-ear-issues-in-your-dog\/pphapr26blogleaddogearpic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"624,416\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PPHApr26BlogLeadDogEarPic.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Unhealthy ears can be due to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Allergies. Your dog may be showing an adverse reaction to a new food or something in your yard, such as pollen.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Ear mites<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Excess water and moisture in the ears if your dog loves to swim and the ears were not properly cleaned and dried<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Bacterial or yeast ear infections<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Bugs, grass or other foreign objects lodged in the ears<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>At-Home Safe Ear Care<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are some do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when it comes to doing your part at home to keep your dog\u2019s ears healthy:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Do only use veterinarian-approved ear cleaning products, such as liquid ear cleaners and ear wipes.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Don\u2019t use hydrogen peroxide or strong vinegar mixes because they can damage the ear tissue and cause irritation and swelling<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Do use sterile gauze pads or cotton balls to clean inside the ear canals<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Don\u2019t use cotton swabs to clean inside the ears. If your dog moves suddenly, you could risk damaging the ear canal with the end of the cotton swab.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Do be calm and patient. Select a quiet room in the house away from other pets to clean your dog\u2019s ear.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Do heap on the treats so you dog associates ear cleaning in a positive and rewarding way.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Again, if you do smell a strong odor or see any discharge from your dog\u2019s ears during the cleaning, please immediately call your veterinarian and book an appointment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be ready before the next emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotting an ear infection early is one thing. Knowing what to do when your dog is choking, bleeding, or unresponsive is another. Our veterinarian-approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/courses\/pets\/first-aid\">online pet first aid and CPR course<\/a> walks you through the skills every pet parent should have, at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save 10% with code <code>CPR-ARDEN-MOORE<\/code> at checkout.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to teach pet first aid in your community?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a vet tech, groomer, trainer, or pet pro who wants to certify others, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/courses\/instructor-skill-evaluator\/pets\">become a Pro Pet Hero instructor<\/a> and start running your own classes.<\/p>\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canine ears can be floppy, folded, erect and everything in between. We know that our dogs depend on their keen sense of hearing to track their surroundings. They depend on us to make sure their ears stay healthy. 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