My dog's ear infection makes him aggressive. Is a vet needed?

No, that isn't enough to help Charlie. If there is pus from his ears, he has an ear infection and will need to see the vet. Ear infections can be caused by yeast, bacteria, or ear mites. The vet can diagnose the cause of the ear infection, and can prescribe an appropriate treatment. It's very important to have anything here infections examined and treated promptly, as leaving them untreated can lead to hearing loss. I would take Charlie into the vet today.

This looks like a very severe infection possibly due to bacterial proliferation inside the ear canal. Unfortunately antibiotics and antiinflammatory drops are needed in this case to be able to resolve the problem effectively.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Ear infections are fairly common. The good news is that these usually respond readily to therapy when treated appropriately. I recommend that you have Clay evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If an infection is confirmed, treatment would be based on the type of infection it is. Good luck and best wishes!

No, please do not instill anything into your dog's ears without your veterinarian's advice. Your dog also needs an ear exam to determine whether the ear drums are intact before any medicine is instilled into the ear/ If the ear drums are not intact, any medication getting into the inner ear can cause serious inner ear problems such as balance issues, etc. Please visit a veterinarian with your dog and bring the results of the sensitivity report with you. Your vet will then be able to examine your dog's ears and decide which route of medication is suitable. Never instill H2O2 into a dog's ears.

It could be an injury from another cat but it could also be self inflicted due to an ear infection. unfortunately ear infections require a treatment that is prescription only, you will need to take Charlie to the vet for that ASAP.

Aww I’m sorry to hear that Lil Boy is having a tough time. I agree that his signs are suspicious for an ear infection. Unfortunately, there is nothing really suitable for an ear infection over the counter. I definitely do NOT recommend putting anything in the ear (alcohol, vinegar, peroxide) as these can actually make things worse. I recommend seeing a vet sooner rather than later as it is easier and cheaper to treat an ear infection earlier on.

You should definitely not use hydrogen peroxide as it can cause serious damage to the ear, Benadryl will not help. It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are very common in dogs, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take her to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.