How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

ive heard this on here... how are the 2 related? and would black/brown stuff come out of his ears if its caused from allergies rather than yeast?

shih tzu 11 months -licks/bites groin often but not feet and no hair loss, very very litle brown stuff out of one ear when cleaned

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

Well, a dog could get an ear infection from allergies because the ear could swell up. I have a cocker spaniel, and she used to get lots of ear infections before we found out she was allergic to chicken. The black/brown stuff sounds like it would probably be yeast, but I suppose it could come from allergies. You should probably ask your vet that, just in case.

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

Allergies can cause infections by producing mucous that bacteria can grow in. If allergies were affecting the ear, then an infection could occur, but allergies elsewhere would not cause an ear infection. If there is dark stuff coming out of the ear, then it is most likely an infection and needs to be treated.

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

Allergies cause inflammation. Inflammation in the ears blocks the ear canal, which must be open so the ear can "breathe" and stay dry. When it doesn't stay dry, it gets an infection. Black/brown stuff comes out either way. Yeast will be present most likely in either case (with or without allergies).

Take it to the vet to get him looked at.

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

I myself had the same thing. I kept getting dizzy. Changed my allergy meds on the advice of my doctor and all was fine.

Allergies are most often inhaled. The nose, ears and throat are all connected. If there is a problem with one it can very easily move to the other too.

The brown stuff from her ears may well be ear mites though and nothing to do with allergies. i would go to your vet and get him to check the discharge from her ears for mites. If it is he/she can prescribe either drops or cream to clear it up.

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

Yes he can get an ear infection from allergies. I am constantly getting infections from allergies. The stuff that is coming out of the ear is drainage from the infection. Take him to a vet and get him on antibiotics.

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

That is yeast!!!! You need to take her to the vet and have them take a look at it, they can give you some antibiotics to get that to go away.

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

Your dog has ear mites - the brown black goo is ear mite by-product mixed with your dog's blood.

Vet has ear mite medication that will take care of it - over the counter meds don't work as well.

make an appt with vet - it will only get worse if you don't treat it.

How can a dog get an ear infection from allergies??

Here is an explanation:

http://animalpetdoctor.homestead.com/Ear...