I love my Magic-dog's ears and thank goodness he's not yet had any ear infections. Those big German Shepherd "funnels" give him a distinctive look, are incredibly expressive to communicate with me and the world, and provide him with all the important sounds. But the same shape that helps direct sound deep into his hearing apparatus also can serve to attract and trap less desirable stuff. Dirt, grass, and bugs (among other things) can cause ear problems that lead to infections.
Do you know the signs of an ear infection? Do you know why your veterinarian might "sniff" your puppy's ears during an exam? What is that goopy stuff spilling out of the ears, and is the pup's dizzy behavior due to playful antics or something worse? Learn the answers to all these questions and more in my latest article about puppy ear infections.
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This month I have planned a whole series about puppy ears and hearing. Ears, sound sense and how puppies hear impacts not just the way your puppy looks but how he reacts to the world around him.
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