The itchy ears of puppies may be caused by mosquito bites, allergies, ear mites, otitis external. First of all, if the ears are bitten by mosquitoes, itching and scratching are normal, so there is no need to worry too much. If the ear itching is serious and there are other discomfort symptoms, such as redness and swelling of the skin, it is recommended that the owner take the puppy to a regular hospital for further examination in time to clarify the cause and treat it.
1. Mosquito bites
If mosquito bites the ear, it will cause local skin to swell and itchy. The puppy will constantly scratch the ears with its paws, which can relieve the itching. You can use flowing water to clean your ears, which is conducive to local skin recovery.
2. Allergies
If the puppy is exposed to allergens, or eats foods that are prone to allergies, it will cause allergic reactions in the body, causing severe skin itching and scratching the ears. You can take antihistamine drugs under the guidance of a doctor, which can relieve the itching caused by allergies, and the treatment effect is more obvious.
3. Ear mites
are ear parasites and usually occur in the ear canal. They are mainly caused by inattention to local skin cleaning and hygiene, which will cause gradual increase in secretions and even cause suppuration, causing unbearable local itching. The puppy will frequently scratch the ears with its paws. If not treated in time, it may cause the condition to become more serious. Local skin cleaning and hygiene are needed, and the patient needs to treat it with antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.
4. External otitis
If you suffer from External otitis, it will cause skin damage to the external auditory canal, causing symptoms such as itching, pain, redness and swelling. In severe cases, it may lead to local suppuration, causing excessive skin itching, and it may also cause frequent ear scratching. You need to take it as precepts or use antibiotics to improve it.