A Schnauzer has a painful ear - chronic otitis externa
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 23/12/2015

Dec 19, 2015. A Schnauzer has ear infections and head tilt. Very difficult for the owner to clean his ears or pluck out his ear hairs.

Right ear infection only. Sedation is needed to irrigate the ears. Anaesthetic risks are explained to the owner to obtain informed consent for anaesthesia. 

The dog recovered from sedation and went home with medication. Hairy ears cause obstruction of ear drainage and ventilation -- leading to ulceration and infection. Painful scratching. Head shaking. Veterinary treatment is needed. An ear surgery is advised to resolve this problem.