If the ear is stretched away from the head, the bend in the ear canal will straighten so that the medication can be deposited over the entire ear canal. DO NOT place the long neck of the ointment tube as far as it will go down the ear canal as you could puncture the ear drum with it. A regular sock can be used for smaller dogs. The ears may need to be taped together under the sock. If the infection is severe or involves the middle and inner ear, oral medications may also be prescribed.
Surgery is sometimes necessary if the infection is in the middle ear.
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