Ear infections
We have noticed many people talking about ear infections and Cavoodles. We thought it might be helpful to you to share some of our insights as this can be a very real problem for any dog, with long floppy ears. Dogs with ears that are erect or pricked up do not usually have these problems as the air is constantly flowing through the ear. Dogs with hang down or floppy ears do not have the same air flow and can become “yeasty” due to lack of circulation. Over time, this can become infected and is the same pain as us having an earache. We use a prevention method to stop the problem before it starts. We do this by using a baby wet one on your pinkie, and very gently wipe out the inside of the ear and as far as you can go into the ear canal. Case of an actual ear infection is when you notice either a nasty smell or a yellow discharge coming out of the ear. This will require a trip to the vet and antibiotics. Black discharge, can be ear mites or just dirt, both need to be dealt with quickly to stop them becoming a problem. If you continue to ignore ear infections, over time, the ear canal narrows, and scar tissue builds up. This means that air is no longer able to get down into the lower part of the ear, and in the worst cases, surgery is required to remove some of the scar tissue. Hence, prevention and getting on top of ear issues are so important. Once again we feel prevention is better than the cure which is a costly veterinary bill. Signs that your dog has an ear infection include- Shaking of the head
- Scratching at their ears
- A sore below their ears
- Crying in pain or whining
- Walking with their tilted to one side
- Yelping and holding their head
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