Ear care for Siberian Huskies doesn’t requires much attention, since they are not usually prone to ear infections or ear mites, and because the inside of the ear is well furred, cuts and scrapes are rare. Still, bath time is another perfect opportunity to clean and inspect the crannies of the external ear for ticks and burrs.

Wipe only the parts of his ears you can see using a wet cloth, and never stick a cotton swab down his ear canal. If you see excessive wax, clean it out with ear cleaner from your veterinarian, and should excessive wax become a chronic problem, seek veterinary help. If you see your dog shaking his head repeatedly, pawing at his ear, tilting his head at an odd angle, or holding an ear strangely, check for ticks, an injury, or an infection.

Redness and pain in the ear, a foul odor, or a buildup of dark debris in the ear signal infections best taken care of by a veterinarian. If your Siberian Husky spends a lot of time outdoors, particularly in farm or horse country, and you see specks of dried blood on the tips of his ears, think fly bites. Horseflies, black flies, and deer flies are the most common culprits.

The best treatment for this problem is prevention, which consists of applying a topical insect repellant to your Siberian’s ear tips. Pyrethrin or permethrin ointments, and home made pyrethrin and petroleum jelly mixes are very effective in repelling flies.