The black debris commonly seen in the ears of dogs with ear mites is a combination of dried blood,
normal ear wax and discharges from inflammation.
Not exact matches
Dr. John Angus, a resident in veterinary dermatology at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, says, «This abrupt angle in the
ear canal is a
normal anatomical feature that makes cleaning difficult and can help trap debris and
wax inside the
ear.»
The presence of clear
wax in your cat's
ears is perfectly
normal, however deposits of crumbly, dark brown
wax could be an indication of
Ear Mites and treatment could be needed.
Chipper's
ears were
normal, a little bit of brownish
wax, but Buffy had one clean
ear and one
ear with thick brown gook on the cotton ball that I had rubbed inside her
ear.
It is
normal for your dog's
ears to have some
wax buildup once in awhile but if his
ears develop a foul odor or a colored discharge, it could be an indication of infection.
Accumulation of
ear wax, skin oil, and other debris feed the bacteria and fungi that live in the
normal ear canal leading them to proliferate.
A slight amount of dirt or
wax may be present in
normal ears, and can be cleaned once a month.