Basics of Ear Infections in Dogs

摘要

The ears play an important role in both hearing and equilibrium. These special sense organs are especially significant in service and herding dogs, which rely on their acute auditory sense to be suc-cessful in their work. Any disorder of the ears, regardless of the etiology, can be painful and may cause irreparable damage. Therefore, technicians should educate dog owners to be particularly attentive to signs of impending ear problems.