{"id":9505,"date":"2018-03-30T15:37:40","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T14:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=9505"},"modified":"2025-06-19T15:01:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:01:39","slug":"labrador-ear-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-ear-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Labrador Ear Infections &#8211; Causes and Treatments Of Ear Problems In Labradors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ear problems in Labradors can cause them and you a lot of stress. We are going to look at some of the most common cause of Labrador ear problems. Helping you to know the signs, symptoms, causes, treatments and preventions.<\/p>\n<h2>Why do Labradors get ear infections?<\/h2>\n<p>If your Lab is shaking his head or flapping his ears, he may have an ear infection. In this article we&#8217;ll be looking at why your dog may be getting ear infections, what kind of ear problems are common in Labrador Retrievers, and what you can do to help your dog. We&#8217;ll also explain how to clean your Labrador&#8217;s ears<\/p>\n<p>Labrador Retriever ear infections and other ear problems are quite common. \u00a0Labrador ears don&#8217;t have the best design when it comes to health.<\/p>\n<p>Nature designed dogs with pricked up ears for a good reason.\u00a0Upright ears allow good air flow which helps to keep ears free from infection.<\/p>\n<p>Floppy ears have flaps which cover the ear canal, creating a warmer, darker environment where germs and other unwanted visitors can grow and flourish.<\/p>\n<p>What this means is that Labradors, and other floppy eared dogs, are somewhat more prone to ear problems, than dogs with pricked up ears.<\/p>\n<p>Individual Labradors with narrow or very hairy ear canals may also be at particular disadvantage.\u00a0 And Labradors in general are prone to a number of allergies which are known to be associated with ear problems.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn&#8217;t mean your Lab will be affected of course. So how do you know when your dog&#8217;s ears are causing him a problem? Let&#8217;s take a look.<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms of Ear Problems in Labradors<\/h2>\n<p>Ear problems can be highly irritating, so you may see behaviors like head shaking and ear flapping. \u00a0Or the dog may simply keep tilting his head to one side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/ear-problem-labradors.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/ear-problem-labradors-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"ear problems labradors\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Your dog may scratch at his ears with his hind feet.<\/p>\n<p>Or he may drop his head down and rub his ears with his front foot.<\/p>\n<p>He may even put his head on the ground and rub his ear along the floor.<\/p>\n<p>But, sometimes, ear problems can go undetected.<\/p>\n<p>This is why it is a good idea to inspect your dog\u2019s ears from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>A grubby or sore appearance with a lot of dark brown wax coming from the ear canal, is not a good sign.\u00a0 Nor is any kind of odor.\u00a0 Your dog\u2019s ears should not smell at all.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Labrador Running\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kYxpstDe56g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Common causes of Labrador ear problems<\/h2>\n<p>The pain and irritation that causes your dog to rub or scratch himself repeatedly is the result of an inflamed ear canal.<\/p>\n<p>Vets call this inflammation Otitis which simply means inflamed ear.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s usually just your dog&#8217;s external ear that is affected &#8211; hence the veterinary term Otitis Externa<\/p>\n<p>The inflammation doesn&#8217;t appear out of nowhere of course and the underlying problem is usually some tiny or microscopic organisms that have taken up residence in your dog&#8217;s ear canal. Including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ear mites<\/li>\n<li>Yeast<\/li>\n<li>Bacteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of these three types of creature is usually the culprit. And it isn&#8217;t always obvious which one you are facing to begin with.<\/p>\n<p>Otitis Externa is closely associated with atopic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/apoquel-for-dogs\/\">dermatitis<\/a> and other allergies.<\/p>\n<p>Over <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1748-5827.2011.01058.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">55% of dogs with atopic dermatitis also suffer from ear infections<\/a>. And over 80% of dogs with food allergies are sufferers too.<\/p>\n<p>The bugs that are found in the ears of dogs that are sufferers, are also present in the ears of healthy dogs, though in smaller numbers<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms of Ear Mites in Dogs<\/h2>\n<p>If your Labrador has been shaking his head vigorously and repeatedly,\u00a0 ears flapping wildly,\u00a0 he may be\u00a0 troubled with ear mites.<\/p>\n<p>These irritating parasites are a relatively common <a title=\"labrador health\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-ear-problems\/\">labrador health<\/a> problem.<\/p>\n<h2>What are ear mites?<\/h2>\n<p>Ear mites are\u00a0 minute creatures that look a bit like tiny white crabs.<\/p>\n<p>They are just visible to the naked eye and your vet may be able to see them, when he looks in your dog&#8217;s ear.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;ll certainly be able to see them under a microscope.<\/p>\n<p>They live in the ear canal of affected animals feeding off the debris there (dead skin cells etc),\u00a0 and sometimes causing intense irritation.<\/p>\n<h2>Has my Labrador got ear mites?<\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are affected differently by these creatures with some Labradors scratching their ears until they bleed whilst others barely seem to notice them.<\/p>\n<p>Your dog\u2019s ear canals are likely to look dirty and possibly to smell unpleasant if he has mites.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/ear-mites.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/ear-mites.jpg\" alt=\"ear mites\" width=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/ear-mites.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/ear-mites-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a>Your vet will be able to confirm the diagnosis,\u00a0 and if you have more than one\u00a0 dog, or a cat, you will need to treat them all because the problem is easily spread from one dog to another.<\/p>\n<h2>Treating ear mites<\/h2>\n<p>Treatment takes a few weeks to eradicate the problem completely so you will need to be persistent.<\/p>\n<p>Your vet will give you a localised treatment to apply to the ear itself,\u00a0 and you will find it helpful to also treat the dog generally with a flea\/tick product.<\/p>\n<p>Treat your dog\u2019s bedding too for an effective cure.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to keep cats away from dog flea products,\u00a0 they can make cats very ill.\u00a0 You will need a cat specific product to treat your cat.<\/p>\n<h2>Canine Ear Infections Caused by Yeast<\/h2>\n<p>A yeast or fungal infection is another common problem in dogs, especially those with floppy low hanging ears like Labradors.<\/p>\n<p>Yeast infections are one of the problems that may also be more common in dogs with allergies.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1046\/j.1365-3164.2002.00285.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study published in 2002<\/a> showed that dogs with an allergy to mould, trees, or cultivated plants were more likely to suffer from skin and ear yeast infection.<\/p>\n<p>A yeast infection can cause the ear to smell unpleasant, as can a bacterial infection.<\/p>\n<h2>What do I do if my dog has an ear infection?<\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to get a diagnosis.\u00a0 Your vet will be able to look inside your dog\u2019s ear with an otoscope.<\/p>\n<p>He can also send off samples of the material inside your dog\u2019s ear to confirm exactly what is lurking in there.<\/p>\n<p>He may want you to clean your dogs ears each day for a while to help improve the environment inside them.<\/p>\n<p>If your vet thinks that there is a bacterial infection he may prescribe antibiotic drops to be placed into the ears.<\/p>\n<p>A yeast infection can be treated with anti fungal drops.<\/p>\n<h2>Do dogs ear infections get better on their own?<\/h2>\n<p>It can be tempting to leave what seems to be a relatively minor problem, and to wait and see if it clears up on its own.<\/p>\n<p>With ear infections this is a bad idea, for three main reasons. \u00a0Firstly because they are distressing for the dog.<\/p>\n<p>And secondly because the dog that is flapping his ears to relieve the irritation inside them, is quite likely to give himself a haematoma of the ear flap.<\/p>\n<p>This is where bleeding occurs inside the flap from the constant shaking, and a big cyst fills with blood and if left may eventually burst.<\/p>\n<p>Treating the haematoma, stitching, draining etc, can be a lot more trouble, and a lot more expensive, than treating the original ear infection.<\/p>\n<p>And thirdly, Otitis Externa can be even more serious is left untreated in the long term, involving expensive surgery and occasionally in permanent hearing loss<\/p>\n<h2>How do you prevent ear problems in dogs?<\/h2>\n<p>A good circulation of air helps to keep ears healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Upright ears have the advantage, but you can help your Labrador by keeping his ears clean and free from debris so that the environment inside them does not encourage and overgrowth of unpleasant visitors.<\/p>\n<p>If your dog has a lot of hair growing in around the entrance to the ear canal, your vet may recommend you trim it.<\/p>\n<p>And if you take your dog for a check up and he thinks your dogs ears look a bit grubby he&#8217;ll ask you to clean them.<\/p>\n<p>It may be tempting to dunk your dog in a medicated shampoo to try and fend off more problems, but washing a dog more frequently may not help.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do you risk pushing water into the ear canal, but allergies in Labradors may be <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1365-3164.2010.00950.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more common in dogs that are washed<\/a> regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Always check with your vet before investing in medicated shampoos in any case, as not all are suitable for all skin\/ear conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Welcome-to-our-complete-guide-to-Labrador-Ear-Infections.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to our complete guide to Labrador ear infections - Dog health &amp; care advice from The Labrador Site.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Welcome-to-our-complete-guide-to-Labrador-Ear-Infections.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Welcome-to-our-complete-guide-to-Labrador-Ear-Infections-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Welcome-to-our-complete-guide-to-Labrador-Ear-Infections-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Welcome-to-our-complete-guide-to-Labrador-Ear-Infections-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Welcome-to-our-complete-guide-to-Labrador-Ear-Infections-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Welcome-to-our-complete-guide-to-Labrador-Ear-Infections-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>How do you clean a Labrador&#8217;s ears?<\/h2>\n<p>Cleaning their ears can potentially help to prevent ear problems in Labradors. A large ball of cotton wool moistened with warm boiled water or a little of the ear cleaner recommended by your vet can be gently wiped around the opening of the ear canal, as far as you can easily see.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be tempted to poke anything down into the ear canal itself, this just pushes wax etc back inside and may make it more difficult for the dog\u2019s ears to clean themselves naturally.<\/p>\n<h2>What should I do if I suspect my dog has an ear problem?<\/h2>\n<p>Your first port of call is a trip to the vet.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to try and treat the problem yourself,\u00a0 but the main problem is diagnosing what is wrong, and your vet has the equipment, knowledge and facilities to do this.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t want to end up with an operation on your dog&#8217;s ear.\u00a0 So it\u2019s best to get the vet involved sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<h2>References and further reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Zur G, 2002. Canine atopic dermatitis: a retrospective study of 266 cases examined at the University of California, Davis, 1992\u20131998. Part I. Clinical features and allergy testing results. Veterinary Dermatology.<\/li>\n<li>Meury S, et all 2011.Role of the environment in the development of canine atopic dermatitis in Labrador and golden retrievers. Veterinary Dermatology.<\/li>\n<li>Zur G, 2011. The association between the signalment, common causes of canine otitis externa and pathogens. Journal of Small Animal Practice.<\/li>\n<li>White R, &amp; Pomeroy C 1990 . Total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy in the dog. Journal of Small Animal Practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ear problems in Labradors can cause them and you a lot of stress. We are going to look at some of the most common cause of Labrador ear problems. Helping you to know the signs, symptoms, causes, treatments and preventions. Why do Labradors get ear infections? 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