Ear health Dogs & cats
Ear health & otitis
Understand sore, itchy or smelly ears, warning signs, veterinary tests and why ear problems return.
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Ear health and infection guide for dogs and cats
Our reviewed ear-health guide explains otitis externa in dogs and cats, from head shaking and discharge to examination, testing and recurrence. It also explains why home cleaning is not a substitute for a veterinary check when an ear is painful or inflamed.
Each guide names its clinical reviewer, records the review date and links to its supporting sources.
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How the clinical review works. These guides support a conversation with your veterinary team and cannot diagnose your pet.