Ear Infections Reprinted with permission of Dr. Wendy Brooks and the Veterinary Information Network Abridged by Simon Yen VMD As demonstrated by the picture below, the dog’s ear canal has a vertical and a horizontal component.  This structure predisposes dogs to ear infections as debris must work its way upward rather than straight out. Ear disease usually stems from over-production of wax, which occurs in response to irritation.  Allergic skin disease affecting the ears is one possible cause, especially in recurring cases; other causes of ear infections include ear mites; foreign bodies such as grass awns or foxtails; or hair growth deep in the canal,Read More →

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