What Causes Itchy Ears?
I have a toy Poodle. His name is Batman and he has
itchy ears. Could they be to dry? I checked and there
are no mites, but his ears bother him constantly.
What would you recomend I do for his ears?
Thank you,
Kimberley
Pataskala, OH
Dogs with itchy ears may scratch their ears with their hind feet, rub their ears on the ground, or shake their head violently and repeatedly. A number of problems may cause ears to itch.
Allergies are a leading cause of itchy ears in dogs. Dogs may be allergic to fleas, food, or environmental substances such as pollen. Many dogs with allergies suffer from skin problems as well as ear problems, but for some dogs itchy ears are the only symptom.
Ear infections are another common cause of ear itching. Infected ears may also produce a foul odor, and redness or abnormal discharge from the ear may occur.
Foreign objects such as foxtails may lodge in ears and cause intense irritation. And there are many other problems that may lead to symptoms of itching. Plugs of ear wax that form near the ear drum, polyps that grow in the ear canal and mites that infest the ear are just a few.
The long and short of the matter is this: a veterinarian should examine Batman. The itching can only be treated after you know what is causing it.
You have questions. 
My chihuahua has allergies which actually caused an ear infection. The vet had to sedate him and wash his ears out and then prescribed two types of drops. My dogs fur tends to be somewhat oily and he tends to scratch alot even though he has no fleas. Allergies is the main culprit. My vet also prescribed something like benedryl that has seemed to help and his ears give him far less trouble. You will definitely know an ear infection because the ears smell horrible. Does your dog chew on his paws? This is another indication that he may have allergies. Hope this is helpful.
My brother-in-law brought by his dog Moose. He noticed he was missing a lot of hair on his belly and private parts. it was growing up to his back leg. He also said he had an ear infection. I asked if he brougth him to the Vet and he said no. Well, now my dogs are flapping their ears and scratching them a lot. Could it be mange and ear mites. I am worried. thanks for all your help.