What Causes Pet Ear Infections?

Pet Ear Infections

Is your pet whining or tilting its head? These may be signs that your pet is suffering from an ear infection. At St. Francis Hospital for Animals, we are here to treat your pet’s ear infection and manage whatever symptoms they may be experiencing. Here’s what you need to know about pet ear infections.

Signs of Pet Ear Infections

Some pets may not show symptoms apart from wax buildup and discharge in the ears. The other symptoms of pet ear infections include:

  • Scratching the affected ear
  • Head shaking
  • Itchiness
  • Odor
  • Swelling around the affected ears
  • Redness in the ears
  • Whining due to pain
  • Loss of balance
  • Scabs around the ears

Since ear infections cause discomfort in your pet, don’t delay treatment once you notice any of these symptoms. Instead, please book an appointment at our Oakdale animal hospital for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Causes of Pet Ear Infections

Unlike your ears that are horizontally positioned, cat and dog ears have a vertical orientation making it easier for dirt, debris, and moisture to get easily trapped in the ear, leading to infection. Bacteria and yeast are the common causes of ear infections in pets. For puppies, ear mites might lead to ear infections. Factors that may predispose your pet to ear infections include:

  • Presence of a foreign body
  • Injury
  • Allergies
  • Excessive ear cleaning
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Wax buildup

How We Treat Pet Ear Infections

Since infections in the ears are caused by several factors, treatments vary. For example, bacterial infections need antibiotics, fungal infections need fungicides, and parasitic infections need insecticides. If a foreign object is the cause, our vets will carefully remove the object using special tools. In most cases, we clean your pet’s ears right here in our clinic. We then recommend eardrops or other treatments which you can administer at home.

Visit Us for Pet Ear Infection Treatment in Oakdale, NY

Do you suspect that your pet has an ear infection? Don’t try home remedies since they can be painful and dangerous. Instead, book an appointment with St. Francis Hospital for Animals for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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