{"id":3831,"date":"2021-03-01T14:42:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T14:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=3831"},"modified":"2023-08-22T11:50:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T11:50:15","slug":"what-is-the-brown-stuff-in-your-dogs-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/what-is-the-brown-stuff-in-your-dogs-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Brown Stuff in Your Dog&#8217;s Ears?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-h6e0h-be6ca01fdc746b762b2f3854748e4c06\">\n.flex_column.av-h6e0h-be6ca01fdc746b762b2f3854748e4c06{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-h6e0h-be6ca01fdc746b762b2f3854748e4c06 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-8f33335b90152799537b0d0b6c8646af\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-8f33335b90152799537b0d0b6c8646af img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-8f33335b90152799537b0d0b6c8646af .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-8f33335b90152799537b0d0b6c8646af av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3854 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3854 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-the-Brown-Stuff-in-Your-Dogs-Ears-featured-image.jpg\" alt='hands grabbing the dog ear' title='What Is the Brown Stuff in Your Dog\u2019s Ears?'  height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-the-Brown-Stuff-in-Your-Dogs-Ears-featured-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-the-Brown-Stuff-in-Your-Dogs-Ears-featured-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-the-Brown-Stuff-in-Your-Dogs-Ears-featured-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-the-Brown-Stuff-in-Your-Dogs-Ears-featured-image-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2ahotj-ba5d84d7e88db06b19330a493e220cbc\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2ahotj-ba5d84d7e88db06b19330a493e220cbc .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2ahotj-ba5d84d7e88db06b19330a493e220cbc '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-cdac9c278b0a9543cbe8ded8491a0152 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1>What Is the Brown Stuff in Your Dog&#8217;s Ears?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llj131-38-83fdc7588fc6fa2836182c383e8c82a1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k9llj131-38-83fdc7588fc6fa2836182c383e8c82a1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:13px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-38-83fdc7588fc6fa2836182c383e8c82a1 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 22, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-37-ef9df22aee43aa4b1546fe575accdcac '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Dogs are known for keeping themselves clean and well-groomed. While that natural instinct may help their fur and paws, it doesn&#8217;t do anything for their ears. Sometimes, you may notice brown, built-up gunk in your dog&#8217;s ears. What is that?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brown stuff in a dog&#8217;s ear could simply be wax or dirt and does need to be removed. Cleaning out the ear with a gentle pet ear cleaner will help you determine if it is just normal build-up or if there could be more to it. Brown wax can also mean mites, infections, or wounds. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-159c682f0764b6a6021f09fce1db0c11\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-159c682f0764b6a6021f09fce1db0c11{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-159c682f0764b6a6021f09fce1db0c11 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-39-2fb223e8b98896432c41c2b875aada6e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-39-2fb223e8b98896432c41c2b875aada6e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-39-2fb223e8b98896432c41c2b875aada6e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-39-2fb223e8b98896432c41c2b875aada6e av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3863 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3863 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/giving_dog_a_bath.jpg\" alt='giving dog a bath' title='Keep your pet\u2019s ears clean'  height=\"480\" width=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/giving_dog_a_bath.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/giving_dog_a_bath-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/giving_dog_a_bath-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/giving_dog_a_bath-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-35-5692ebeb1eed22d684a9f7efb76b595e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-35-5692ebeb1eed22d684a9f7efb76b595e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-35-5692ebeb1eed22d684a9f7efb76b595e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-36-28ba2659adcd1273f4b2ac6e61d97852 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Ear wax is essential to keeping your pet&#8217;s ears clean and free from dust and particles floating in the air that could create problems in their eardrums. It can also be a sign that your pet is in need of treatment for a number of different reasons. Let&#8217;s take a look at why your dog may have brown stuff in its ears.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-an76x-8164e3eb502c4af7b35abc25cc84f0dd\">\n.flex_column.av-an76x-8164e3eb502c4af7b35abc25cc84f0dd{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-an76x-8164e3eb502c4af7b35abc25cc84f0dd av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9skvkje-a66fa078040d60ad96713e818337ae44\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k9skvkje-a66fa078040d60ad96713e818337ae44{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k9skvkje-a66fa078040d60ad96713e818337ae44 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k9skvkje-a66fa078040d60ad96713e818337ae44 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k9skvkje-a66fa078040d60ad96713e818337ae44 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Contents<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-32-404721b841f703bc562b83be3994fb64 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><details>  <summary>Table of Contents<\/summary><section id=\"avia_auto_toc-2\" class=\"widget clearfix avia_auto_toc\"><div class=\"avia-preview-headline\">PawsInsider Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"avia-preview-info\">Title:  <\/div><div class=\"avia-preview-in-front\">Table can only be rendered in frontend.<\/div><span class=\"seperator extralight-border\"><\/span><\/section><\/details>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-an76x-31-8916ba0a2d68a3190f5d49311cffb78f\">\n.flex_column.av-an76x-31-8916ba0a2d68a3190f5d49311cffb78f{\nborder-radius:0px 20px 0px 20px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-an76x-31-8916ba0a2d68a3190f5d49311cffb78f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7zx3dz-1562777878e7dd9c77e3bdad13dcfc8c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7zx3dz-1562777878e7dd9c77e3bdad13dcfc8c{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7zx3dz-1562777878e7dd9c77e3bdad13dcfc8c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7zx3dz-1562777878e7dd9c77e3bdad13dcfc8c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-7zx3dz-1562777878e7dd9c77e3bdad13dcfc8c av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >What is the Brown Stuff in Your Dogs Ears?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-30-0f2484784bf394d48c0b6b428313d728 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>As mentioned, the brown stuff in your dog&#8217;s ears could be nothing, or it could be a sign telling you to take a closer look. This brown build-up could be a few different things that may be hurting your furry friend and creating more damage the longer it is left untreated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-33-306a27d6762b21fe20390473d641775a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-33-306a27d6762b21fe20390473d641775a{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-33-306a27d6762b21fe20390473d641775a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-34-47ccf80c3109e3e47978f92dbf39fbe7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-34-47ccf80c3109e3e47978f92dbf39fbe7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-34-47ccf80c3109e3e47978f92dbf39fbe7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-34-47ccf80c3109e3e47978f92dbf39fbe7 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3867 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3867 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-loves-being-patted.jpg\" alt='dog loves being patted' title='dog loves being patted'  height=\"480\" width=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-loves-being-patted.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-loves-being-patted-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-loves-being-patted-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-loves-being-patted-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-27-1f66ee57d54286a4e05c7472f2d63159\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-27-1f66ee57d54286a4e05c7472f2d63159{\nmargin-top:-40px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-27-1f66ee57d54286a4e05c7472f2d63159 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-5d10zr-32798c3819493fa4611af0af54228d70 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  no-toc av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Ear Infection<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-28-1f4fce69e011914e9081b3b2a3d9fbd9 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Just as with humans, there are two different types of ear infections your dog could be suffering from. <a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/dog-discharge-ear#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17458\">Outer ear infection and an inner ear infection<\/a>. Here&#8217;s how to tell which one you are dealing with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-24-a314115c38bd323d6df94fcf608c4880 '  ><div class='av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia_textblock' >\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-1\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"3\"\n           data-rows=\"4\"\n           data-wpID=\"1\"\n           data-responsive=\"1\"\n           data-has-header=\"1\">\n\n                    <thead>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:13.219895287958%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/th>\n                                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center wpdt-bold wpdt-valign-middle wpdt-tc-000000 wpdt-bc-FFFFFF\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:47.774869109948%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Outer Ear Infection                    <\/th>\n                                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center wpdt-bold wpdt-valign-middle\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" 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                padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        An outer ear infection can produce <strong>yellowish-brown or reddish-brown discharge<\/strong>.\nThere will be a noticeably <strong>foul odor<\/strong> when you are near your dog's ear.\nIf your dog has an outer ear infection, he will most likely <strong>twinge if the ear is touched<\/strong> and may be seen <strong>shaking his head<\/strong>.                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-valign-top wpdt-align-left\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        It is easy for an outer ear infection to travel into the canal and cause an inner ear infection. \nIf this is the case, you will see a <strong>brown discharge<\/strong>, and your dog may act strangely, possibly walking sideways or in circles.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Cause                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Most outer infections are the result of too much moisture in the dog's ear.\nThis is more common with dogs that have floppy ears that cover the ears opening, not allowing them to dry quickly.                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left wpdt-valign-top\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <div data-type-content=\"wpdt-html-content\">The most common cause of an inner infection can be linked to an untreated outer ear infection.<\/div>\n<div data-type-content=\"wpdt-html-content\">But this can also occur after your dog has had an illness or viral infection.<\/div>                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Treatment                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        A veterinarian visit is more than likely going to be your only solution.\nTo clear the infection, he is going to need a fungal cream and\/or antibiotics to treat the infection.                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left wpdt-valign-top\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Your veterinarian will most likely need to prescribe an antibiotic and\/or flush your dog's ears.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-1'>\n.wpDataTable ul { margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1em !important;} .wpDataTable td { font-size:16px; border: 1px solid rgb(204 204 204 \/ 5%) }.wpdt-tc-000000 { color: #000000 !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-FFFFFF { background-color: #FFFFFF 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id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-3\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"4\"\n           data-wpID=\"3\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"1\">\n\n                    <thead>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:21.673819742489%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/th>\n                                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center wpdt-bold wpdt-valign-middle\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:78.326180257511%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Outer Ear Infection                    <\/th>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Description                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left wpdt-valign-top\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        An outer ear infection can produce <strong>yellowish-brown or reddish-brown discharge<\/strong>.\nThere will be a noticeably <strong>foul odor<\/strong> when you are near your dog's ear.\nIf your dog has an outer ear infection, he will most likely <strong>twinge if the ear is touched<\/strong> and may be seen <strong>shaking his head<\/strong>.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Cause                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Most outer infections are the result of too much moisture in the dog's ear.\nThis is more common with dogs that have floppy ears that cover the ears opening, not allowing them to dry quickly.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Treatment                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        A veterinarian visit is more than likely going to be your only solution.\nTo clear the infection, he is going to need a fungal cream and\/or antibiotics to treat the infection.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-3'>\n.wpDataTable ul { margin-bottom: 0px; 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          border-right-color: #EEEEEE !important;\n                }\n                .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead tr th:first-child {\n                    border-left-color: #EEEEEE !important;\n                }\n                .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable thead tr th {\n                    border-top-color: #EEEEEE !important;\n                }\n                                    \/* even rows background color *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpdtSimpleTable tr.even td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable tr.even td,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.has-columns-hidden tr.row-detail > td {\n        background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;\n    }\n                                    \n                <\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-5\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"4\"\n           data-wpID=\"5\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"1\">\n\n                    <thead>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25.31328320802%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/th>\n                                                <th class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center wpdt-bold wpdt-valign-middle\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:74.68671679198%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Inner Ear Infection                    <\/th>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Description                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-valign-top wpdt-align-left\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        It is easy for an outer ear infection to travel into the canal and cause an inner ear infection. \nIf this is the case, you will see a <strong>brown discharge<\/strong>, and your dog may act strangely, possibly walking sideways or in circles.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Cause                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left wpdt-valign-top\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        <div data-type-content=\"wpdt-html-content\">The most common cause of an inner infection can be linked to an untreated outer ear infection.<\/div>\n<div data-type-content=\"wpdt-html-content\">But this can also occur after your dog has had an illness or viral infection.<\/div>                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Treatment                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-left wpdt-valign-top\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Your veterinarian will most likely need to prescribe an antibiotic and\/or flush your dog's ears.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-5'>\n.wpDataTable ul { margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1em !important;} .wpDataTable td { font-size:16px; border: 1px solid rgb(204 204 204 \/ 5%) }<\/style>\n<style>\n            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av-k9lmkjl2-25-0baab5b720e4ea7fa76cf9a0e158ff1b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-3ufktj-d2a1a1ead5732c8d493f48c23458f462 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  no-toc av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Mites<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-22-3aa4fda48b4557c06bc8aa02fca45a7a '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brekkevet.com\/blog\/what-causes-ear-mites-in-dogs-and-cats#:~:text=Ear%20mites%20are%20contracted%20from,her%20when%20she%20brushes%20past.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17459\">Mites are a fairly common<\/a> reason for the brown stuff you can find in your dog&#8217;s ears.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> Besides the discharge, other signs that your dogs have mites include an odor from their ears, excessive itching of the ears, and\/or shaking their head.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause<\/strong>: Mites are tiny insects that your pup can pick up from the grass and heavily wooded\/weeded areas. Your dog can even spread these little pests from one animal to another.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>: There are ear mite treatments in any local pet store or on pet supply websites for fairly cheap. You can also take your pet to the vet&#8217;s office, and they can prescribe some medication as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If mites are the issue, your veterinarian will also be able to treat any other problems that prolonged exposure to the mites may have caused, such as an infection or cuts from scratching.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-21-fd8768828fe78ed558d18c8573c88b60\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-21-fd8768828fe78ed558d18c8573c88b60{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-21-fd8768828fe78ed558d18c8573c88b60 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-26-b32542785a6078530b3c5401ee75e361\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-26-b32542785a6078530b3c5401ee75e361 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-26-b32542785a6078530b3c5401ee75e361 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-26-b32542785a6078530b3c5401ee75e361 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3865 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3865 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-ear-infection.jpg\" alt='dog ear infection' title='Dog Ear Infection'  height=\"480\" width=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-ear-infection.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-ear-infection-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-ear-infection-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-ear-infection-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-19-e7f15edaf422233fdbdbb88d337ad59e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-19-e7f15edaf422233fdbdbb88d337ad59e{\nmargin-top:-40px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-19-e7f15edaf422233fdbdbb88d337ad59e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2l0uif-a9973f6192daabd5138cd7f402b1ecf0 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  no-toc av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Dirt or Wax<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-20-ed0841ab93e43a461cf2fce81f1bca8d '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>The brown stuff in your dog&#8217;s ear may simply be a little wax, dirt, or something else they were able to get into. If you clean your dog\u2019s ears, be sure not to get too much water or moisture in the canal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you need to, it is safe to use a baby wipe or soft cloth and warm water to gently wipe the inside of your dog&#8217;s ears. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although a little wax is fairly common, normally, you are not going to see this just by looking at your pup&#8217;s ears. So, if you wipe it off and it keeps coming back, it&#8217;s likely it&#8217;s more than just a wax problem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-an76x-29-ddbe8342f4a85e16bb2c4ad21825c37e\">\n.flex_column.av-an76x-29-ddbe8342f4a85e16bb2c4ad21825c37e{\nborder-radius:0px 20px 0px 20px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-an76x-29-ddbe8342f4a85e16bb2c4ad21825c37e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2mwd2f-568a5bad316047eb9867be7ab9e9a84a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2mwd2f-568a5bad316047eb9867be7ab9e9a84a{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2mwd2f-568a5bad316047eb9867be7ab9e9a84a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2mwd2f-568a5bad316047eb9867be7ab9e9a84a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2mwd2f-568a5bad316047eb9867be7ab9e9a84a av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-33  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >What Should Your Dog\u2019s Healthy Ears Look Like?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-18-9c83d0721cfa924755fa0c27b015970c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-18-9c83d0721cfa924755fa0c27b015970c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-18-9c83d0721cfa924755fa0c27b015970c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-18-9c83d0721cfa924755fa0c27b015970c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3870 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3870 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/french-bulldog-staring.jpg\" alt='french bulldog staring' title='What Should Your Dog\u2019s Healthy Ears Look Like?'  height=\"480\" width=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/french-bulldog-staring.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/french-bulldog-staring-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/french-bulldog-staring-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/french-bulldog-staring-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-17-7fb068c27dc111c93191fdfc1674dd82\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-17-7fb068c27dc111c93191fdfc1674dd82{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-17-7fb068c27dc111c93191fdfc1674dd82 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-16-70dd9128b469978e4f9b2afaf8a7d7e5 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>When you peek inside your pup&#8217;s ears, they should never have anything in them at all. You should see a nice pale pink coloring, and it should be dry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Healthy dog ears will not have an odor, and they won&#8217;t have any type of gunk or discharge, including brown stuff<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to keep your dog&#8217;s ears healthy, always keep them dry after swimming or bathing. Regular, gentle cleaning can also help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/health\/dog-ear-infections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17460\">prevent infection.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-an76x-15-8157b23a8d4d7f5154d7bb493af3ef8f\">\n.flex_column.av-an76x-15-8157b23a8d4d7f5154d7bb493af3ef8f{\nborder-radius:0px 20px 0px 20px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-an76x-15-8157b23a8d4d7f5154d7bb493af3ef8f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-72s3uv-76196c22a9090aad971ca74641933c92\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-72s3uv-76196c22a9090aad971ca74641933c92{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-72s3uv-76196c22a9090aad971ca74641933c92 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-72s3uv-76196c22a9090aad971ca74641933c92 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-72s3uv-76196c22a9090aad971ca74641933c92 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-38  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >How to Safely Clean Your Dogs Ears<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-12-d8d1456cd76056ecd74812b662f4c182 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>When you clean your dog&#8217;s ears, it must be done safely and with the proper equipment. Never stick anything deep into your pet&#8217;s ears like Q-Tips or Cotton swabs. You could risk puncturing the eardrum, cutting the inner ear, or pushing dirt and debris back towards the eardrum and causing it to build up and impact the ear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-13-2f4a277cf801a54e96c3d63a0c38a269\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-13-2f4a277cf801a54e96c3d63a0c38a269{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-13-2f4a277cf801a54e96c3d63a0c38a269 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-14-27a7a97f2abec33fae8d33c6edab90b3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-14-27a7a97f2abec33fae8d33c6edab90b3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-14-27a7a97f2abec33fae8d33c6edab90b3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-14-27a7a97f2abec33fae8d33c6edab90b3 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3861 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3861 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ear_cleaning.jpg\" alt='ear cleaning' title='How to Safely Clean Your Dogs Ears'  height=\"480\" width=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ear_cleaning.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ear_cleaning-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ear_cleaning-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ear_cleaning-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-9-02f36484b82e23cf4a46824fc84bd12b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-9-02f36484b82e23cf4a46824fc84bd12b{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-9-02f36484b82e23cf4a46824fc84bd12b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-10-ae59dbd6532d6d5cfc4c65bdad99f7e4 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><ul>\n<li>Take an over-the-counter <a class=\"product-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B008QYVL1Y?tag=pawsinsider-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17461\" data-lasso-name=\"EcoEars Dog Ear Cleaner\">ear cleaner<\/a> (you can also use mineral oil or olive oil) and place a small amount into the ear canal.<\/li>\n<li>Use your thumb and rub the solution into his ear. Press the outside of the ear canal and massage it from the fur side. (You should hear squishing, that&#8217;s good)<\/li>\n<li>Dry up around the ear flap and the ear canal&#8217;s outer edge with a dry cloth and allow the rest to dry naturally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: smaller;\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Use any solution very sparingly, allowing the solution to clean the ear but not saturate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-an76x-11-f79984edb83f1f662d0db5364a505651\">\n.flex_column.av-an76x-11-f79984edb83f1f662d0db5364a505651{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:20px 0px 20px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-an76x-11-f79984edb83f1f662d0db5364a505651 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5atxrr-be3d19f901197c676c7633874b5fc86d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-5atxrr-be3d19f901197c676c7633874b5fc86d{\npadding-bottom:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-5atxrr-be3d19f901197c676c7633874b5fc86d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-5atxrr-be3d19f901197c676c7633874b5fc86d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-5atxrr-be3d19f901197c676c7633874b5fc86d av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-45  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >What Happens if an Infection or Mites are Left Untreated?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-8-f1de35ca7c82beb0d0713fcd927c262c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-8-f1de35ca7c82beb0d0713fcd927c262c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-8-f1de35ca7c82beb0d0713fcd927c262c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-8-f1de35ca7c82beb0d0713fcd927c262c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3868 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3868 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dog-Scratching-His-Ears.jpg\" alt='Dog Scratching His Ears' title='What Happens if an Infection or Mites are Left Untreated?'  height=\"480\" width=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dog-Scratching-His-Ears.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dog-Scratching-His-Ears-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dog-Scratching-His-Ears-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dog-Scratching-His-Ears-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-7-0ca47ecce4244cb3be1ff361e9245d0d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-7-0ca47ecce4244cb3be1ff361e9245d0d{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-7-0ca47ecce4244cb3be1ff361e9245d0d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-6-93ad6a805199e3c7781d4f9008566004 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>If your dog&#8217;s ears are left untreated, whether infested with mites or infected, it could lead to much more severe issues. <a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/dog-discharge-ear#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17462\">Untreated ear problems <\/a>can lead to more severe infections, extreme pain, deafness, and hematomas (Ear flaps fill with blood from whipping their heads back and forth often.) Hematomas will require surgery to drain and repair.<\/p>\n<p>Mites left untreated can cause the same issues above but can also jump from your dog to another animal. It is essential that if you own more than one pet, you treat them all for mites, even if only one of them is showing symptoms. Below are common symptoms letting you know not to wait: your dog&#8217;s ears are in need of treatment:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-487z6v-a17c569e9b0444a603660e024ddead43 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  no-toc av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >Signs Your Dog\u2019s Ears Need Treatment<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-2-e58d7938d975bc99f2194f5de07f84b6 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>If you notice one or more of these symptoms, it is better to be safe than sorry. Take your dog to the vet for an evaluation of what may be happening in their ears:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The skin under the ear flap is a bright red<\/li>\n<li>Foul odor in the ear<\/li>\n<li>The ear appears swollen.<\/li>\n<li>Brown\/Yellow\/Bloody discharge<\/li>\n<li>Unusual eye movements<\/li>\n<li>Head tilting<\/li>\n<li>Rapid or constant head shaking.<\/li>\n<li>Whimpering or groaning<\/li>\n<li>Unbalanced\/walking in circles\/pacing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any one of these is reason enough to make an appointment, but if you notice two or more, make sure not to wait.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-an76x-5-77a70d40541b4a4c2db7d1ce3ff89866\">\n.flex_column.av-an76x-5-77a70d40541b4a4c2db7d1ce3ff89866{\nborder-radius:0px 20px 0px 20px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-an76x-5-77a70d40541b4a4c2db7d1ce3ff89866 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2ody2v-b10b5eaea51f1cb6073440fe08ca8503\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2ody2v-b10b5eaea51f1cb6073440fe08ca8503{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2ody2v-b10b5eaea51f1cb6073440fe08ca8503 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2ody2v-b10b5eaea51f1cb6073440fe08ca8503 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2ody2v-b10b5eaea51f1cb6073440fe08ca8503 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-52  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  >To Sum Things Up<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9llkf7p-4-13b1b3e7287364b586d11804a00dcd6b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-4-13b1b3e7287364b586d11804a00dcd6b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k9llkf7p-4-13b1b3e7287364b586d11804a00dcd6b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k9llkf7p-4-13b1b3e7287364b586d11804a00dcd6b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3866 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3866 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-head-tilt.jpg\" alt='dog head tilt' title='To Sum Things Up'  height=\"480\" width=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-head-tilt.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-head-tilt-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-head-tilt-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dog-head-tilt-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k9lmkjl2-3-d61b7bff26a8d6300e120651ef4d4580\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k9lmkjl2-3-d61b7bff26a8d6300e120651ef4d4580{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k9lmkjl2-3-d61b7bff26a8d6300e120651ef4d4580 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k9llj131-1-388f397fc8031c96d002fc4248d02bd7 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>As a responsible owner, you never want your dogs to be in pain or feel uncomfortable. That is why it is important to determine whether the brown stuff in their ears is harmless or the sign of something more.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes ear infections or other ear problems are unavoidable. Dogs are curious creatures and will get into situations that will promote dirt and grim to make its way inside their ear canals and cause cuts and scrapes that may end up getting infected. 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