Environmental Causes Of Ear Infections In Pets

Environmental conditions exert an important influence on an animal’s risk to developing ear infections. Heat and humid conditions provide a favorable environment for bacteria and/or yeast to grow and multiply and start an infection. There are also certain particles from the environment that can easily get inside the ear canal of pets and cause irritation. These include dirt, parts of plants, or water. The presence of a foreign material along any part of the ear triggers defensive response of the body that involves swelling which can create a blockage of the ear canal and possibly loss of hearing. The irritation causes the animal to scratch at their ears eventually leading to infection. Hypersensitivity to certain allergens in the environment can also increase an animal’s risk to suffering from ear infections. 

If your pet has been diagnosed with an ear infection, speak with your veterinarian Mt. Airy, MD regarding treatment options that are available.

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