Ear Infections And Your Pooch With Dr. Laura Brown

Dr. Laura Brown, owner of Greentree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois discusses ear infections. Sponsored by BarkBox. A free extra month of BarkBox by visiting BarkBox.com/vettalk. Please like and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, and iHeartRadio.

How Can I Tell if My Dog Has an Ear Infection?

The following symptoms may indicate that your dog needs to have his ears checked by a veterinarian:

• Scratching of the ear or area around the ear

• Brown, yellow, or bloody discharge

• Odor in the ear

• Redness

• Swelling

• Crusts or scabs on the inside of the outer ear

• Hair loss around the ear

• Rubbing of the ear and surrounding area on the floor or furniture

• Head shaking or head tilt

• Loss of balance

• Unusual eye movements

• Walking in circles

• Hearing loss