{"id":2512,"date":"2023-02-08T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/?p=2512"},"modified":"2025-09-09T19:48:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T19:48:13","slug":"dog-ear-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/pet-health\/dog-conditions\/dog-ear-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Ear Infection: How They Can Cause Deafness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you ever had an ear infection, you know how painful they can be. We sure do not wish our buddies that same level of pain! They can\u2019t talk about it or go to the doctor themselves, and if an infection is left untreated for too long it can develop into a much more serious situation. Those can range from deafness to face paralysis or a full body contamination. This is what you need to know if you suspect your pal is experiencing a dog ear infection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common causes of dog ear infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bacterial and yeast infections are the most common causes of ear problems in dogs. Allergies, hyperthyroidism, excessive hair and wax, trauma, foreign bodies or tumors are right next on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the cause, it\u2019s very important that you spot that something is wrong with your dog as soon as possible. If left untreated for too long, a dog ear infection can result in deafness or trigger several other health complications for your pal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You should take your buddy to the vet if you notice any bloody, brown or yellow discharge from their ears. Swelling, hair loss around the ear, scabs and crusts inside the outer ear, redness or any abnormal odor are also warning signs. \u26a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, however, the symptoms are not visible from the outside. The dog\u2019s behavior can be an indicator that something is wrong. Take your pal to the vet to have their ears checked if they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n