20% off Natural Ear Care products for your dog until 30 April 2012

Ear infections are the number one reason people take their dog's to the vet. The skin lining a dog's ear canal is very delicate and any changes in this skin can allow bacteria and fungi to multiply and cause infection. Your dog will scratch his ear, shake his head and cry. If you look inside his ear, it may appear red and inflamed, it may smell bad, and in some cases, you'll see a discharge around the opening of his ear canal.

There are several causes of ear infections in dogs. The first is the conformation, or shape of a dog's ear. Floppy ears, such as those belonging to Cocker Spaniels and similar breeds, are particularly prone to infection. This happens because the pendulous flaps keep the canals moist, and prevent air circulation in the ears. The result is a warm moist canal that allows the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Do your dog's ears smell like Doritos? Read the Happytails Canine Spa blog on caring for your dog's ears.

Ear-Cleaner for dogs (£7.00 £5.60)
Cain & Able ear cleaner removes wax and dirt in dog's ear to help prevent infection, itching and odor
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Ear Aid – 2-part solution for dog's ear problems (£26.95 £20.00)
Happytails Ear Aid for dogs, a dual-action natural product to care for your dog's ears
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