When we affectionately stroke our cute little Teddy dog, and a foul smell wafts from its ears as its furry head approaches, it naturally fills us with worry. The Teddy's lively ears should be one of the symbols of its adorableness, but the current unpleasant odor has become a troublesome issue. Don't worry. As owners, it's our responsibility to help them solve this problem and make their ears fresh again.
The stinky ears in Teddy dogs are often caused by multiple factors. Firstly, the accumulation of earwax in the ear canal is a common factor. The ear structure of Teddy dogs is rather special. The ear canal is L - shaped, relatively narrow and deep, which makes it easy for earwax to accumulate inside. Normally, a dog's ear canal secretes an appropriate amount of earwax to protect the ear canal. However, if it's not cleaned for a long time, the earwax will build up. Coupled with the mixture of dust and moisture, it easily breeds bacteria, thus producing an unpleasant smell.
Secondly, ear canal infections are also an important cause of stinky ears. Bacteria, fungi, or parasites can all trigger ear canal infections. For example, Malassezia is a common ear fungus that multiplies easily in a warm and humid environment. When a Teddy dog's ears get wet and aren't dried in time, or if it's in a damp environment for a long time, it creates conditions for the growth of Malassezia. The ear canal infected with Malassezia will have brown or black secretions, accompanied by a distinct foul smell. Bacterial infections can cause the ear canal to become red, swollen, and painful, with increased secretions and an unpleasant smell. In addition, ear mites, a type of parasite, can also live in the ear canal of Teddy dogs, sucking lymph fluid and epidermal cells, irritating the ear canal and causing inflammation, which also makes the ears smell bad.

To solve the problem of stinky ears in Teddy dogs, regular ear cleaning is the crucial first step. Prepare special pet ear cleaners, cotton balls, or soft gauze. Let the Teddy dog sit or lie down quietly. You can gently stroke it to soothe its emotions and prevent it from moving around during the cleaning process. Drop an appropriate amount of ear cleaner into the Teddy dog's ear canal, usually 3 - 5 drops per ear. Then gently rub the base of the ear for about 30 seconds. This allows the ear cleaner to fully contact the earwax, softening and cleaning it. After that, gently wipe the outer ear canal with a cotton ball or gauze to clean out the dissolved earwax and excess ear cleaner. Note that the wiping action must be gentle to avoid damaging the Teddy dog's ear canal. The cleaning frequency can be determined according to the actual situation of the Teddy dog, usually 1 - 2 times a week is appropriate.
If the stinky ears are caused by an ear canal infection, cleaning alone is not enough. It's necessary to take the Teddy dog to a pet hospital in a timely manner. The doctor will determine the type of infection through an ear canal secretion examination and then prescribe corresponding medications for treatment. For bacterial infections, antibiotic ear drops may be used; for fungal infections, antifungal medications are required; if it's caused by ear mites, special anti - mite medications will be used. During the treatment period, it's essential to administer the medications to the Teddy dog on time and in strict accordance with the doctor's instructions, and also to have regular follow - up examinations to ensure that the infection is completely cured.
In addition to cleaning and treatment, daily care should not be overlooked. Keep the Teddy dog's living environment dry and clean, and avoid letting it stay in a damp place for a long time. When bathing, pay special attention to preventing water from entering the ears. You can gently plug the Teddy dog's ear canals with cotton balls before bathing, but be careful not to insert them too deep. After bathing, promptly dry the moisture around the ears with a towel and use a hair dryer on a low - temperature setting to dry the ears, ensuring that there is no residual moisture in the ear canal. Moreover, regularly deworm the Teddy dog, including both internal and external deworming, which helps prevent ear mite and other parasite infections.
Watching the Teddy dog potentially feel discomfort due to stinky ears, our hearts are filled with heartache. Each Teddy dog is a little treasure in our lives, accompanying us with unconditional love. Let's use scientific methods and full of love to help them solve the problem of stinky ears, enabling them to continue to grow happily and healthily, and continue to bring us endless joy with their adorableness.