Dr. Millden

Dr.Tail Vet

Below are answers to your questions.

The symptoms you described—excessive discharge, redness, head shaking, and a bad smell—are all classic signs of an ear infection in dogs.

Dogs can be allergic to flea bites, which can cause intense itching and redness. Additionally, the excessive discharge and bad smell from the ears might indicate an ear infection, which can sometimes spread or cause irritation to the surrounding skin. Fleas themselves can cause significant irritation, leading to redness and biting.

First, make sure you're gently cleaning his ears to remove discharge and debris without causing further irritation.

Since Henny has fleas, it's important to address this as well. Continue using flea collars, but consider adding a topical flea treatment or an oral flea medication to effectively control the infestation. Be sure to treat your home and other pets to prevent re-infestation.

To prevent Henny from scratching his ears and worsening the infection, consider using an Elizabethan collar (cone) until the symptoms improve.

Given that the ear issues have been ongoing for two weeks and are accompanied by other symptoms, it would be wise to monitor your dog's condition closely.

If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to come back to us! Thank you.