The vast majority
of dogs with ear infections have allergies with secondary bacterial and yeast infections, which must be diagnosed and treated accordingly.
Referring back to the question about antibiotics for
a dog with an ear infection, for example, several medications routinely prescribed as ear drops for pets are not safe if the eardrum is damaged.
In severe cases they will be seen shaking their head and scratching at their ears in a similar way to
dogs with ear infections.
But, how is that fair to the next person who comes in with
a dog with an ear infection?
Typically,
dogs with ear infections will have an excessive amount of bacteria or yeast in the ears.
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Dogs with ear infections are miserable.
A dog with an ear infection is uncomfortable and the ear canals are sensitive.
Steve cited examples including
a dog with an ear infection that might act out by being snappy when someone tries to pat his head.
A dog with an ear infection will typically scratch their ear and shake their head, and an owner can observe redness and bad odor.