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Normally, no. Dogs do produce ear wax (cerumen), but it is normally cleared out on a regular basis. However, some dogs do develop ear wax plugs, which can predispose them to developing recurrent ear infections. If your veterinarian finds this, he/she can teach you how to monitor your dog's ears for wax buildup and how to clean it out safely.
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∙ 12y agoYes, especially breeds that have long ears, as this can block air from getting in the ears, and create a moist environment for bacterial growth.
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∙ 11y agoYes. There are just a lot of different types from different animals.
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What is the brown wax in dogs ears?
A build up of ear wax. You should carefully remove it with a Q-tip dipped in EpiOtic (available at the Vet's office) or a dog ear cleaner from the pet store. Failure to keep your dog's ears clean and free from excess wax could lead to ear infections.
Why do you form ear wax?
To protect your ears.
Can ear wax cause ear infections?
Ear wax is secreted by the ceruminous glands of the ears. It functions to protect the ears from outside contaminants. Diseases do not spread well through ear wax, but it may be possible to catch diseases transmitted through body fluids via ear wax.
Is it better to have dirty or clean ears?
Clean ears. The wax you see is build up from the wax inside your ear cleaning out the dirt.
Do dogs collect ear wax?
no they collect jelly beans. Who would want to collect ear wax?
How does your body protect your ears?
ear wax and... something else.
Why cant you hear when you have lots of wax in your ears?
because all of the wax has built up in your ear so the wax is acting like a shield in your ear to stop you from hearing.
Will your ears produce more ear wax to compensate for the ear wax that has been removed?
Not necessarily. Ear wax is produced naturally as a protective coating for the ear canal, and irritation of the canal can cause increased production. When excessive ear wax has been removed, if there is no irritation the production of ear wax should return to normal.
Do earwigs eat ear wax?
yes they do, so watch your ears!
How do the ears defend against microbes?
Ears contain a considerable amount of wax that protects the soft lining towards the back of the ear canal, leading to the ear-drum. The wax defends the inside of the ear from microscopic organisms and moderately sized insects such as flies. Insects and bacteria get ensnared in the wax and eventually die, falling out of the ear.
Why is it bad to insert a cotton swab into your ears?
Because you are pushing the ear wax further into your ear. Plus the ear cleans itself. By taking a little bit of ear wax out of your ear each day. If the ear wax does not come out then you should to the DOCTOR so that they can take a look at it and have them clean it out for you.
What type of doctor removes ear wax from ears?
ENT specialist
