Ear problems are very common among dogs and cats. There are many reasons your pet may develop ear problems, including building up ear wax, hematoma and ear mites. With the aid of an Otoendoscope, these problems can be seen clearly resulting in accurate diagnosis.
Signs and symptoms to watch for:
- Ear wax build-up: it is very important to loosen the wax without damaging the sensitive tissue of the middle ear to avoid more serious problems.
- Swelling that contains blood: a hematoma is caused by shaking of the pet's head, or scratching the ear.
- Middle ear inflammation: this is caused by an infection of the external ear passage. This also can result from a nasal passage infection that has spread to the ear. An ear that is sensitive and hot to touch will need immediate veterinary attention.
- A sour odor and dark waxy secretion: this indicates an infestation of ear mites, perhaps contracted through other infected animals.
- Veterinary intervention is required to treat an infestation of these parasites.
- Shaking of your pet's head could indicate a weed seed, foxtail, or some other kind of irritation within the ear canal.
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