My dog's ear and mouth are bleeding from scratching. What's wrong?

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• Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

  Veterinarian

  Published on April 19th, 2020

  You may want to have Simmy checked by the veterinarian to try to figure out why she is itching so much. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day with a hypoallergenic baby wipe. once it is dry, apply a tiny dab of organic coconut oil. Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions do not start improving within a week or if they are getting worse, have her examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

  

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• Answered By Debi Matlack

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on December 21st, 2017

  It looks like she has an ear infection of some kind. I recommend getting her in to see your vet. They can do an exam, clean her ear out thoroughly and probably prescribe an antibiotic, possibly an anti-inflammatory to help relieve the soreness and itching. This will help her heal faster and more completely than trying to take care of yourself at home.

  

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• Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 31st, 2016

  You are very welcome. It sounds like she is just having normal itchiness then. Wounds that are healing can be a bit itchy in pets, just like in people. She should be fine. : ) Just keep a close eye on the skin to make sure it heals all the way.

  

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