When Your Dog’s Ear Inflammation Seems Too Painful to Treat

Talk with your vet about possibilities for less painful 
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Canine otitis—inflammation of a dog’s ear resulting from an infection, allergies, parasites such as ear mites, or other causes—can be difficult to treat at home. An inflamed ear may be causing a pet so much pain that he can make it hard to administer the ear drops that will take down the swelling. But there may be a workaround—important because ear swelling can be chronic rather than a one-time thing.

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