It is very dangerous for dogs to have water in their ears because their ears are spiral and can easily become inflamed if not treated properly.

Symptoms of water in the ears

His ears were obviously drooping all the time, and his head was tilted towards the water-filled ears. From time to time, he would scratch his ears with his claws or shake his head;

Over time, dark brown discharge will flow from the ears, and the ears will droop when walking. The ears will gradually become smelly and ooze blood.

What to do if your ears get wet

Use a cotton swab to dip the dog in water. If there is no cotton swab, use a black hairpin to break open the cotton and wrap it in cotton to absorb the water;

Observe whether the dog's ears are still obviously drooping and scratching, and if it does not improve, seek medical attention in time.

How to avoid water in your ears

Cover the ear hole with the pinna and then flush

When rinsing the dog's head, first use one hand to cover the ear hole with its auricle, then rinse with water, alternately rinsing left and right. This will prevent water from entering the ear holes.

It is not recommended to plug the ear holes with dry cotton balls

Dry cotton balls have strong water absorption capacity and can easily fill the ear holes with water, eventually leading to ear canal inflammation. Sometimes if you forget to take out the cotton from the ear holes, the cotton will block the dog's ear holes for a long time, which will lead to more serious diseases.