Do dogs need their ears picked out?

Dogs need their ears picked out. Ears are important sensory organs for dogs and require careful care by their owners. If your dog's ears are not cleaned for a long time, earwax and ear mites will be produced. The ears will itch and emit an unpleasant odor, so they need to be cleaned regularly.

The harm of ear mites to dogs

Ear mites have no effect on humans, but they have a great impact on dogs. Ear mites live in the ears of dogs and secrete a substance that makes the ears itchy and uncomfortable. Once scratched by a dog, it can cause bacterial infection, and pus discharge can easily cause ear inflammation and emit a peculiar smell. Many dogs suffer from ear mites, which eventually lead to otitis media and even meningitis due to their owners' neglect and failure to treat them in time.

Dog ear care precautions:

1. Prevent water from entering the dog’s ears when bathing, and dry them carefully after bathing.
2. Owners need to observe the dog's ears frequently to see if there is redness and swelling, a large amount of black earwax or a peculiar smell.
3. If the dog frequently scratches its ears or suddenly becomes irritable, the owner needs to pay special attention.
4. If there is any abnormality in the dog’s ears, the owner should not deal with it recklessly without permission, but should take the dog to the doctor in time.