Boxer Dog Ear Care

buffy Boxer dog ear care is very important, as something as minor as shaking the head could be an indication of something more serious.

You should check your boxers ears at least once per week. Look for signs of wax buildup, dirt, excessive hair in the ear, a foul smell, redness or soreness of the ears.

Ear infections can come from water trapped in the ear canal. The damp environment creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and fungus, often leading to painful sensitivity, redness, swelling and infection. Boxers with ear flaps are the most affected since the flaps cut air circulation and trap moisture.

Boxers with ears that are cropped like Tigger's and mine should have special attention given to the ears. Because our ears are exposed, they are more susceptible to dirt and foreign bodies getting in the ears. Inspect our ears closely for grass stems, dirt and cuts and abrasions. These can cause infections and lead to more serious ear problems.

If your boxer is shaking his head or scratching his ears, this could be a symptom of ear mites. If you suspect ear mites, take you pup to your vet, and start a treatment regiment. Mites are very contagious and the treatment usually takes three weeks in order to kill the adults and those eggs that will hatch after the adults are dead.

Also look for fleas or ticks in the ears, as these parasites like the dark, damp recesses of our ears.

You should not use soap and water in our ears, nor should you probe the internal ear canal. Do not use Q-Tips or any cotton swab as they can cause dirt to be pushed deeper into the ear canal. Be careful when giving your boxer a bath that you do not get soap and water inside the ear.

Some possible warning signs are:

Shaking the head more often than normal or shaking the head slowly.
Constant pawing or scratching of the ear.
Red, inflamed or hot to the touch ears
Fleas or ticks in the ear
Heavy wax or dirt buildup in the ear
Yipping if the ear is touched or while scratching the ear.
Strong Odor coming from the ear
Head is held at an unusual angle

If your boxer displays any of the above warning signs, you should take them to your vet immediately for proper care.

Weekly ear maintenance can prevent many of the issues above from occurring .

You should clean your boxers ears with a cotton square and a solution such as Healthy Ears. Health Ears is designed to break up ear wax and dry the ear canal. Mom and Dad used it on us every week and we did not have any issues with our ears. It is not expensive and has really done a good job for us.

It takes less than 10 minutes to clean and inspect the your boxers ears if done weekly, and can save you a lot of money and save your boxer from a lot of suffering or deafness.

Visit our Ear Care Page for products to help you take care of your boxer dogs ears.

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