Also, floppy ears means that dirt can build up and cause painful infections, so their ears need to be cleaned out every week. (second-opinion-doc.com)
For weeks he could eat only crackers, and he had two painful infections on his face that doctors feared he'd be unable to fight off. (si.com)
If the bacterial infection is not detected in good time it can lead to serious problems such as joint inflammation and even very painful infections of the nerve roots resulting in paralysis or memory loss. (sciencedaily.com)