can dogs get ear infections? Or like bugs or something in their ear?

It could be ear mites or an ear infection. Take the dog to the vet and have the vet show you how to keep the ears clean while you're at it.

You really need to take your dog to the Vet I understand you don't have the money but some vet will do payments it shouldn't be that expensive either. There are med's offered at pet stores but you don't know what exactly it is and treating your dog for the wrong problem without medical advice can do more harm then good sometimes. It could have a yeast infection or ear mites or worse a foxtail! but you need to get it checked professionally.

dogs can get ear infections my dog got 1 once just take him to thw vet and get him checked out

Take him to the vet- is sounds like an ear infection. The treatment is easy: antibiotics, and liquid ear cleaner to use regularly as part of hygiene. As well, they have drops to put in to help clear it up. We have a Beagle who is 4 and has had 2 ear infections- both in the spring so we think it's due to allergies. Now, he gets allergy shots every May to help and he has not had one since we started. If the infection is bad enough, they will have to use a sedative to cleanse the ear. Get him to the vet NOW to avoid this. We haven't experienced that as yet but I clean his ears weekly with Otic cleanser for pets. It helps a ton. Good luck to you and I hope your pup is feeling better really soon!Edit: It's not that expensive for this treatment- I think our vet charged us $100.00 but it didn't need to be cleansed- just gave meds, cleaner, and drops and the infection cleared up.

Dogs absolutely get ear infections. It's not necessarily earmites or any kind of bug. Problem is, you really do need to have a vet look at him, because the specific treatment depends on the specific problem. I've never heard of any truly effective homeopathic remedies you could use. Why not take your dog to your local humane society? They charge far less than private vets do. Good luck.

If the ear is painful, then he more than likely has a ear infection. He really needs to see a Vet and be put on antibiotic ear drops.You can try cleaning the ears every 3 days with plain mineral oil. Put a small amount in the ear (about a dropper full) massage the base of the ear and wipe the excess out with cloth or cotton (do not use q-tips!) Allow him to shake his head after you clean them, this will help get the dirt and debris out.Ear infections left untreated can lead to many problems. The longer you let it go, the more difficult and expensive to treat and the worse it can get.

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he could have ear mites you might want to take him to the local vet his ears are probably really read and inflammed inside and very sore...