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dog's ear wax
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Strange question this... Should dogs get ear wax? And if so, what colour (ish) should it be? My pup has had a lot of trouble with her ears and am hoping this isn't another thing!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Dogs do have ear wax, and it's usually a brownish colour.
They can get excess wax if they have an ear mite infection, and sometimes in breeds of dog with long ears the wax doesn't drain properly and can build up.
If your pup is shaking her head a lot, and scratching at her ears, there is a problem, be it mites or an infection, and you should take her to the vets for a checkup, especially if she's had trouble with her ears before!
Hope this helps.
They can get excess wax if they have an ear mite infection, and sometimes in breeds of dog with long ears the wax doesn't drain properly and can build up.
If your pup is shaking her head a lot, and scratching at her ears, there is a problem, be it mites or an infection, and you should take her to the vets for a checkup, especially if she's had trouble with her ears before!
Hope this helps.
You can get ear drops from the vet which clean out the ears and clear any wax, you can also get dental ear care pads, which you can use to wipe out the ear (being very careful not to prod too deep) once the ear has been cleared of any wax.
If your dog has long hairy ears trim the inside surface so the hairs do not irritate (if you can't do this take her to a groomers and they will do it for you).
If your dog has long hairy ears trim the inside surface so the hairs do not irritate (if you can't do this take her to a groomers and they will do it for you).