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Pets Editor

Will My Dog’s Ear Infection Go Away on Its Own?

Most warm, vertical ear canals trap moisture that feeds yeast or bacteria, so a typical infection will not resolve without prescription treatment from a veterinarian. Most infections worsen within 48 to 72 hours, and pain, swelling, and discharge tend to…

Will Prednisone Help A Dogs Ear Infection?

Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid that mimics cortisol and calms the immune-driven swelling, itching, and pain inside an inflamed ear canal, but it does not kill the bacteria, yeast, or mites that cause most canine ear infections. When a vet…