Newsletter – September/October 2012
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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