29/10/2026
🐾👂 DOES YOUR DOG'S EARS SMELL LIKE FRITOS? 👂🐾
Have you ever noticed a strong, musty, corn chip, or cheesy smell coming from your dog's ears? 🐶
That unusual odor could be a sign of yeast or bacterial overgrowth in the ears!
At Delta Paws Grooming, we often notice potential ear problems during grooming appointments. We want to help pet parents recognize the warning signs before they become more serious!
🔍 SIGNS YOUR DOG MAY HAVE AN EAR INFECTION:
🐾 Unusual Odor: A strong, musty, ye**ty, or corn chip smell.
🐾 Dark Discharge: Brown, reddish, or excessive waxy buildup.
🐾 Redness: Pink, red, or irritated skin inside the ears.
🐾 Head Shaking: Frequent shaking, scratching, or rubbing their ears against furniture or carpet.
🐾 Tender Ears: Pulling away, whining, or showing discomfort when their ears are touched.
🛁 WHAT DO WE DO AS GROOMERS?
Your pet's health and comfort always come first! ❤️
If we notice signs of a possible ear infection during grooming:
✅ We avoid plucking hair from irritated or inflamed ears.
✅ We avoid deep cleaning or putting products into an ear that appears infected.
✅ We gently clean only the visible outer ear when appropriate and comfortable for the dog.
✅ We let you know what we've noticed so you can follow up with your veterinarian.
🩺 WHY IS A VET VISIT IMPORTANT?
Not every smelly ear is caused by yeast! Bacteria, allergies, moisture, and other conditions can cause similar symptoms.
Your veterinarian can examine the ear, determine what's causing the problem, and recommend the proper treatment.
⚠️ PLEASE REMEMBER: Groomers can recognize warning signs, but we cannot diagnose or treat ear infections.
❤️ Healthy ears make for happier pups!
At Delta Paws Grooming, we believe grooming is about more than just making your furbabies look and smell good. It's also about paying attention to their skin, coat, ears, and overall comfort!
🐾 Delta Paws Grooming 🐾
Because your furbabies deserve the very best! ❤️