Scaling Redness Odor Discharge Excessive scratching Bleeding Signs of dried blood. Excessive head shaking. Dark discharge from ear. DOG CARE Dogs have especially sensitive ears. Long eared and long haired breeds are particularly susceptible to infection, irritation and build up of debris.
Many dogs have hair that actually begins to grow on the inside of their ears.
This prevents air circulation and drying, and is often a precursor to infection. Before cleaning, check for any stray hair that is growing inside the ear flap. You can do this by folding your dog's earflap back. This will help to expose the hair. Squirt a small amount of powder on to the ear hair and massage a few times to coat the hair.