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Dogs commonly get ear infections which are painful and can lead to other problems.
Doctor Kimberly Schultz is a veterinarian at the Old Dominion Animal Health Center in McLean, Virginia. The best way that owners can prevent these problems is to try and keep their dog s ears clean and check them frequently for any discharge or odor. They can do that a couple times a week. Ask your veterinarian how to use cottonballs and an ear cleaner. You can eliminate a lot of ear problems if you keep those flappers squeaky clean.