Causes Of Ear Injuries
Like human, dog's ears get itchy. I mean the inner part of the ears. When you can easily get a cotton swab to clean yours, they can't. Instead they shake their head and sometimes itch the ears with their nails. Even if your dog has his nails cut, he can still injure his ears with them.
Skin irritation, Fleas, Ticks, Dandruff, Insect sting and many others are also possible causes of an itchy dog which can lead to ear injuries.
Also some dogs get ear injury through play. Puppies love to bite and sometimes they injure one another with their very sharp teeth. These injuries could fall to the ears.
The House-Fly Factor
These set of arrogant pests makes it even worse. If you thought a goat is stubborn, try a house-fly on a wounded ears. They gather around the affected area, preventing it from healing by constantly feeding on the blood from the ears. While trying to shoo them off, the dog hits the affected area with his fingers...what a mess!The housefly is one animal that complicates the dog's ear injury.
What To Do:
- Using coconut oil on injuries has worked for me over the years. It helps reduce fly infestation, and also serves as an antibiotic for the open wound. Other wound healing products can be found at your local vet shop.
- Always Check for ticks and other insects on your dog.
- Ensure your dog is in a clean environment always.
- Use a cone collar if your dog wont stop itching.
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