Animal guidanceWorldwide with United Kingdom guidance where relevant

How should a dog with floppy ears be checked?

Lift each ear gently and inspect the outer surfaces, base and nearby neck, leaving deep or painful findings to a vet.

Reviewed by VuxLore® Knowledge Team For Everyone

Short answer

Lift each ear gently and inspect the outer surfaces, base and nearby neck, leaving deep or painful findings to a vet.

At a glance

Lift each ear gently and inspect the outer surfaces, base and nearby neck, leaving deep or painful findings to a vet. Combine veterinary-authorised prevention with checks and controlled removal.

Key takeaways

• Lift each ear gently and inspect the outer surfaces, base and nearby neck, leaving deep or painful findings to a vet.

• Combine veterinary-authorised prevention with checks and controlled removal.

• This is general education, not individual veterinary advice. Contact a veterinary professional for illness, medicine choice, difficult removal or a significant skin reaction.

Direct answer

Lift each ear gently and inspect the outer surfaces, base and nearby neck, leaving deep or painful findings to a vet.

Use it in context

Combine veterinary-authorised prevention with checks and controlled removal.

Practical next step

This is general education, not individual veterinary advice. Contact a veterinary professional for illness, medicine choice, difficult removal or a significant skin reaction.