Sheltie Ear Care

In some ways, issues around sheltie ear care or dog ear care is not that much different from human ear care. My current sheltie, Murphy needs little to no maintenance on his ears, but his relatives seem to require a bit more.

So what I am saying is that just like some people produce more ear wax than others; the same can be true with a dogs.

It is good practice to just be aware of ear health. If you see a lot of head shaking or ear scratching, check them out.

The inside of the ear should be pink and clean. No discharge or odor.

Ears can get an infection or suffer from a blockage. The blockage might be from a foreign object like grass or dirt or from the matting of hair in the ear. Ear infections may need antibiotic treatment or anti-fungal, depending on the cause.

Another problem is ear mites. These little parasites are very contagious. They live in the ear, feeding on the wax and oils.An ear mite infestation typically results in a discharge that looks like coffee grounds. There are medications to clear the condition.

Regardless of the suspicion, it is best practice to take your dog to the vets if you suspect any ear problem, both for his health and comfort.

To help keep ears healthy you can gently wipe the inside of the ear once a week with a cotton swap. There are also ear cleaning products on the market, which can be used.

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