: What can I do about my Pugs itchy red ears? My pug is one year old and for the past year he has been getting itchy ears every once in a while. When I look into his ears they are red and sometimes hurt from all the scratching

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Every dog I know periodically has this problem. Typically one goes to the pet store and buys a Dog Ear Cleaning Solution. You squirt the liquid onto the ear, keep it in the ear canal, and massage the liquid as long as the bottle says. You can even hear it if you listen carefully. The redness should start to fade dramatically within 24 hours and after cleaning, the dog tends not to itch nearly as much.

There are also lotions that you can buy for allergy relief, but you'd need to check if it's okay for ears.

The issue is related to allergies, so the long-term solution probably involves a vet trip and investigating your home and considering different types of food. For example, when I don't vacuum regularly, the dog's allergies flare up, and I was able to cut down on allergies by switching to a different type of food.