My dog has black tar stuff in his ear and it smells, what is it?
Kim from Eugene, OR
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My black lab gets that too. The vet says it's an ear infection. When she gets this I take her in to have her ears cleaned (I would clean them myself but she is too big and strong for me). If it still smells after that I have some antibiotic drops that help.
The black smelly stuff is a yeast infection. Dogs get this when they are having some type of allergic reaction (ears, nose, throat are all interconnected).
My 1 year old Golden is under veterinary care right now for this problem. The dog gets a medication in the ear twice a day. Also, we use a special ear wash twice a day to wash and help cleanse the area. That wash is an antifungal/antimicrobial solution prescribed by the vet. After we use the wash, we carefully wipe any of that gunky black stuff away.
Golden Retrievers are one of the dog breeds that are susceptible to this type of a yeast infection. Our vet told us that it'll probably re-occur off and on, so I would imagine this would be true for your dog, too.
If you check your dog's ears every couple of days, you should be able to control the problem before it becomes inflamed and uncomfortable for your dog.
coconut oil only..do not put dangerous drugs in ears ..mouth .anywhere..coconut oil will eventually buid up immune system and the yeast infection will be killed off...let the body do it in it's way..coconut oi has Lauric acid .same as breast milk.the immune system is weak...coconut oil in food and on skin will heal everything..it works..for people too..works for me and my pets....
This is either a yeast or bacterial infection & requires a trip to a vets office. You will need an ear cleanser & antibiotic.
Just got back from the vet. My plott hound has an ear infection, same signs black tarry looking stuff in his ears and head shaking. He was given an anti histamine shot, antibiotic pills, and drops for his ears.
How much was it?
I just got back from vet with same black ear problem. He does have infection but in the past they doctor said black ear color is normal as dogs age! They also have a new antibiotic which they instill and it stays in ears for a week and you do not have to use drops or ointment at all.
In the UK we call this canker and you can buy powder from most good pet shops without paying for a vet
Please don't delay. Take your dog to the vet.
If it's got that far the dog must be suffering.
Take your dog to doctor, this is a yeast infection, and needs medical help
Ear Wash
This recipe was given to me by "Affordable Neutering and Spaying Clinic" in my town. It works perfect and it saved me an expensive vet office visit and the cost of the solution they usually sell me at $12 + tax.
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 tsp. boric acid....really cheap from the pharmacy, you have to ask them for it as it is kept behind the counter....lasts forever.
2 drops of tea tree oil
2 drops of dish detergent
Shake the empty jar you will mix this all up in. Use a couple of cotton balls, soak, put in pet's ear, fold the ear flap down and and gently rub it in circular motions for about 30 seconds. Remove and stand back as pet will shake their head! Repeat for second ear.
Use once a day for a week and once a week from this point on to prevent.
I usually take a cotton ball or two and wipe the ear out a bit, amazing the black junk that comes out. This works for ear mites, also. Those smell just as bad and a lot of gunk will come out.
Hi, is it normal for the dig to yelp when using this solution?
Is dish soap really ok to put in ears. I'm asking cuz I don't want anything to happen. I have a 4no.
Most likely it is a mild to severe yeast infection. Get your dog to a Vet immediately and he will give you drops to put in his ears and it will go away quickly. Everyday use Apple Cidar Vinegar on a cotton ball to clean his ears. If the smell and build up continues, back to the Vet. One of my Golden Retrievers was plagued by ear infections, and finally my Vet's associate had to do a ear resection to clear up the problem for good. Hurry!
The black stuff that comes out of my Maltese ears is dried and stringy--no smell I use a cotton swab (Q Tip) to gently remove it 2 times a day!
This is a food allergy. I'm almost certain that your dog is allergic to wheat. Try a wheat free diet (any and all gluten) for a couple of months and the black yeast will clear up.
My 6 yr old chihuahua has thick black stuff in his ears and it stinks. I tried cleaning his ears but it hurts him. What's wrong with his ears?
I have spent hundreds of dollars on vet visits over the past 7 months and I MUST thank you for the recipe as it worked and she is all cleared up.
I think it is the Ear Wash, by Pattie. Look up in the other comments and you will see the recipe. It has vinegar and boric acid. I would avoid the tea tree oil because it has been shown to be toxic to dogs.
Best would be to get antibiotic drops at the vet, to ensure your dog gets better as soon as possible.
After worrying about my dog, everyone who made suggestions helped me a lot to understand what was wrong with him. Thanks everyone.
We have had this issue with my dog & I'm a smoker & I wondered at times if my smoking was effecting his ears. If you look at a tissue that someone blew cigarette smoke through, you would see the black tar. Just something to think about.
I have taken my dogs to the vet and they have both been treated for fungus/yeast and usually an antibiotic ear drop. The yeast always comes back. Being a thrify person I researched the drug the vet gave me and tried to find my own cheaper OTC remedy. The golden retriever, has large floppy ears. He will smell terrible (and the kids that he loves shun him) and gets a brown waxy, gross looking buildup in the ears. Bathing makes it better for 1 or 2 days then it gets worse. I found with him getting it cleared with medication from the vet or I have used womens OTC yeast infection cream in his ear. Same drug and figure it should be gentle enough. Once it clears I found that putting CVS baby powder that contains zinc oxide in his ears weekly keeps it under control. I also have used dollar store foot powder and it works as well. I have read zinc oxide can be toxic so don't over do it. www.vcahospitals.com/
I know your post is old, but I still have to say it! Baby powder and foot powder in dogs' ears? i worry that you don't know your (ass) from a hole in the ground. Foot powder is for feet, not made to be put in ears. I, too, try to pinch pennies, but when it comes down to running from dollar store to thrift store to buy the cheapest brand on the market of one ingredient in a medication, and then just say, "come here boy, let me shake this into your ear", and then stand there and either watch him start howling or have a seizure or begin to scratch his ears until they bleed, that is where I draw the line. If your dog had a violent reaction, what would you have done? Would you have returned to the dollar store and run up and down the aisles looking for something or anything that you felt would get your bargain fix out of his ear. Who cares if his ear drum gets punctured, it got the powder out, right? My heart goes out to your dog! I realize that you love your dog and you mean well, but sometimes people just like to find a deal and say they did the same thing at a cheaper price. What did your vet say about your bargain remedies? Was he as appalled as I am now? A bargain to me is finding shoes or boots at 1/2 price or finding corn on the cob at some rediculous price. When it is being instilled in a body orifice and that little voice inside your head says: "I wonder if I am doing the right thing" or "I'm glad this is you and not me cause I don't know what's going to happen after it's in there", then you should not, and I emphasize NOT, put this in any animal's ears or any opening for that matter. Our precious pets trust us emphatically and he let you put this in his ear. I bet if he knew what could happen secondarily from you putting this in his ear, he would stop dead in his tracks, look you square in the face, and say: "you're going to TRY to put that where"? "I'll do you first, and if you are alive and can still hear me bark one week from now, I'll show it to my vet, and I'll get back to you on that!". "Until then, quit trying to find a deal"! I'm just wondering, is your dog still living and able to hear the mailman when he delivers your mail? I label your suggestion ABSURD!
Zymox Otic HC1% Enzymatic Solution, 8 oz size bottle with the blue label, follow directions...best stuff ever!!!, no need for antibiotics or vet visit for my dogs ear infection. Get it on chewy.com
Thank you so much for the info.
Granular, coffee-ground like black discharge is very likely ear mites.
My dog has this blackish thing in her ears! What is it and how do I make it go away?
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