Dog’s ears with terrible odor, puppies scratching their ears, ears with crumbly material in them, discharge in the ears, redness or swelling of the ear flap or canal, and pain around the ears, are some of the clear signs of ear problems in dogs. Dogs can have ear problems for many different reasons. Parasites e.g. ear mites, is a common cause of ear problems in dogs. Ear environment, e.g., warm, dark, moist ear canal as well as ear anatomy provide an ideal environment for both bacteria and yeast to live in. Dogs with heavy, floppy ears such as Cocker Spaniels may have ear problems due to the excess moisture that builds up in their ears. Dogs with allergies, either to food or something they inhale, often have ear problems. Numerous types of bacteria and the yeast, Malassezia pachydermatis, cause ear infections. Self-inflicted trauma to the ear due to scratching can also cause ear problems. All the above dog ear problems can be treated by online dog ear medication. Allergies are commonly treated with regular ear cleaning with an ear cleaning solution, antihistamines, and fatty acid supplements. Debris caused by ear mites can be eradicated by filling your dog’s ear canal with a good ear cleaner e.g. Eradimite Ear Mite Treatment. Some ear problems are so painful; the dog must be anesthetized to do a good job of cleaning the ears. After the ear is clean, let the dog shake his head and allow some time for the ears to dry. Ear infections of the canal, if severe, can spread to the middle and inner ear, so prompt attention to the problem is always best. Regardless of the cause of the ear disease, we must always keep the ear canal clean. To prevent ear problems for dogs, Check your dog’s ears weekly. Treat any underlying condition that predisposes your dog to ear problems  Visit our home page for great discounts on pet supplies and products.