My 1 year old dog developed this sore on the exact same spot of both ears. The two photos are a progression of about 5 days. Is this something I can cure with a home or over the counter remedy or should he be taken in to our vet?

Updated On February 10th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 9 lbs

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

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Unfortuantely this looks like an infection that is not going to respond to just an over the counter. Some possible causes of this are: allergies (ear margin dermatosis), an immune mediated disease, or even fly bites can cause lesions that look like this. You will have to take Ace in to your vet to get this treated. At the very least an antibiotic will be needed here and some discussion on possible underlying causes so that the source is also treated for as well. Until you can get Ace in, its best to clean these areas with Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water to cut down on the bacterial load and help start the healing process. I hope that Ace's ear lesions resolve soon! Best of luck and take care.

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