WHAT IS CANINE OTITIS EXTERNA?
Otitis Externa is the most common disorder of the canine ear canal. This ailment occurs when the cell layer that lines the external ear canal becomes inflamed, and it can affect any dog, regardless of age or breed. Let’s explore a few of the signs of Otitis Externa in dogs:
1 Head shaking & Itchiness
Acute otitis externa includes head shaking and scratching of the ears.
The ear canal may be increasingly itchy and painful.
2 Redness and Swelling
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Another clinical sign includes redness and swelling of the ear canal.
also may witness brown, yellow, or black discharges from the ear canal.
3 Scaly and Flaky Skin
Scaly skin and odor is another common sign of Otitis Externa in dogs.
The pet may seem tired or irritable, or whining due to pain.
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4 Anorexia and Depression
Other signs include tilting the head, anorexia, incoordination, and occasional vomiting . Symptoms of depression may be exhibited .
5 Thicken Outer Canal
In chronic otitis externa, the outer ear canal can thicken and increase dark waxy discharge.
In a severe situation, the ailment can cause the eardrum rupture, leading to severe pain, and the pet may become deaf.
