Did you know that ear infections can be a common occurrence in some dogs including the Yellow Lab? One of the key behaviors to watch for in your dog is excessive scratching of the ears or shaking of the head. Shaking the head in an effort to flap the ears is often observed as well. If you notice this in your dog, please call your vet to schedule an appointment. Your Yellow Lab may have an ear infection or something else going on. Ear infections generally start out as mild infections in the outer ear. If not treated, the infection will go further into the ear canal and cause great pain for your pup. Common causes of ear infections include not drying your dog’s ears after a swim, wax build up, grass seeds, untreated ear mites, and possible growth in the ear canal. If your dog’s ears look swollen or he is sensitive to the touch, call your vet clinic Fayetteville, NC. Learn more here.
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