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hi i have a 5 yr old schnauzer and he seems to have a mucous coming out of his ears most days and we are going to see a doctor at 4 but what do u think it might be from? How do we get it to stay away. I clean his ears about every 3 days and it always very slimy and green.
Shannon -
Find out what the vet says. There are many reasons why a dog would have a discharge from the ears. The vet can tell you the origin of the discharge and how to treat it and also how to prevent it from coming back.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Answers by Expert:
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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