My Boxer's ears are gooey and getting worse. What's the cause?

Cocoa could have a mild infection like bacteria or yeast causing these lesions as well as allergies. Sometimes medicated pet wipes help but if they don't clear up within a day or two she may need prescription strength medication from your veterinarian.

It looks like Snoop has an infection in the skin. These are generally bacterial in nature although fungal infections and mites are also a possibility. Sometimes these can be treated topically by cleaning the area in a medicated shampoo every other day and applying topical medication. For very itchy lesions or ones not responding to topical therapy within a few days, the veterinarian can prescribe medications that will heal it faster. It is also important to protect the area from Snoop's nails scratching it. Hope he starts feeling better soon.

If Booker's ear seems bothersome or has discharge coming from it, having your vet take another look is a good idea. Taking pictures of the ear before cleaning it, or bringing in a sample of the debris you find in the ear can help your vet determine if any additional treatment is needed.

Buddy looks to have an ear infection and the ear looks very inflamed. Ear infections need the attention of a veterinarian. There are several different types of infection and the doctor will perform a simple diagnostic to know what type of medication to use. The skin rash and the ear infection could be related although beagles are a breed prone to ear infections due to the heavy, drop ears. I recommend to pick up an ear cleaner at the veterinarian’s office and stay on a regiment of routine ear cleaning after the ear infection is cleared. If this is the first time he has had any issues, he will likely be treated symptomatically. If the problems come back then start looking for an underlying allergy as the cause. Ear infections can get worse quickly and they can become painful so it’s best to try to get this taken care of today. I hope but he starts feeling better quickly.

This could be a sign of an ear infection in Max. Ear infections typically result from yeast or bacteria in dogs and can be itchy and painful. I'd recommend having Max examined by a veterinarian so his ears can be checked out. The veterinarian can take an ear swab to determine what type of infection is present and what medication can be used to treat it. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

By your description, he may have an ear infection. He will need to be examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. A swab of the ear can be examined in the clinic to diagnose infection (bacterial or fungal). The appropriate medication and ear cleaner can be dispensed afterwards.

Ouch! Looks like your boys may be dealing with ear infections or ear mites. Ear infections can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, or a combination of these, and can be associated with dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. Please make an appointment to have your dogs seen by a vet to have an ear swab done. Your vet can look at the sample under the microscope and treat appropriately based on what is found. Your vet will also need to examine the ears with a scope to see if the ear drums are intact, as some medications cannot be used safely if the eardrum is ruptured. Ear infections can be very painful, and can sometimes progress to include the middle or inner ear, where they can cause neurologic signs or permanent hearing loss. Please do not apply anything into the ears without checking with your vet, as some substances can cause ear damage. Please book an appointment to have both your pups seen as soon as possible to help get them feeling better. Good luck!