Swimmer’s ear doesn’t just exist in humans—your pup can develop it and feel the uncomfortable symptoms. When too much water stays in your dog’s ear, it could lead to an infection. It’s more difficult for water to escape from their L-shaped ear canal than ours, leading to a greater chance of bacteria building up. Common signs include head shaking, inner ear redness, ear canal discharge, odor, and more.
Be sure to regularly clean your pup’s ears with an alcohol-free, antiseptic, antimicrobial solution and dry them thoroughly with a towel or cotton ball after they play in the water to help reduce bacteria and yeast build-up.
