My dog's ears are red, itchy, and have a bad smell. What's wrong?

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Red, itchy, and smelly ears are classic signs of an ear infection in dogs. These can be caused by bacteria, yeast, ear mites, or even allergies. Dogs with floppy ears are particularly prone due to lack of air circulation. It's important not to try to clean deeply inside the ear canal yourself, as this can push debris further in or damage the delicate structures. A veterinarian needs to diagnose the exact cause with an otoscopic exam and often a microscopic analysis of an ear swab, then prescribe appropriate medication. Speak to Dial A Vet via a video consult should you need further guidance after a vet check-up.

My dog's ears are red, itchy, and have a bad smell. What's wrong?

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