What foods cause ear infections in dogs?
Cameron Tromp
2025-07-30 19:44:37
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Dogs, like bloodhounds, with droopy ears and/or a great deal of hair, like the English sheepdog, in the ear canal seem to have the most problems with ear inflammations. These characteristics plus the warm and enclosed nature of the ear canal provide an excellent environment for infectious agents that cause inflammation. Allergies, seborrhea, an underactive thyroid gland, trauma, foreign objects, and tumors also cause ear inflammation. Bacteria, fungi and ear mites are common causes of ear inflammation in dogs. If your dog has an ear issue, your veterinarian may suggest a change in your dog’s food. In some cases, your veterinarian may recommend a therapeutic hypoallergenic dog food to help limit exposure to potential allergens. Such dog foods may include Hill’s Prescription Diet brand dog foods.
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