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Dog Ear Wax Color Chart

Dog Ear Wax Color Chart

Julia Henriques by Julia Henriques
October 21, 2022 - Updated on May 23, 2023
in Grooming
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  • Dog Ear wax Color Chart Description
  • Common Signs of Dog Ear Infections
  • Cat Ear Wax Color Chart

As a dog owner, it is important to keep an eye on your furry friend’s health, including their ears. One way to monitor their ear health is by checking your dog’s ear wax color. The color of a dog’s ear wax can indicate various conditions, such as ear infections, allergies, or parasites.

Dog Ear Wax Color Chart

What Does The Color Of Your Earwax Means Earwax (cerumen) is an oily, waxy substance that’s naturally made by glands in the outer ear canal to protect your ears . It’s a mixture of oil, sweat, dirt and dead skin cells.

The purpose of earwax is to protect our ear canals from bacteria and debris. Earwax is our body’s way of keeping the bad stuff out of our ears and trapping dead skin cells. With the help of wax, our ears stay clean, healthy and functional. Watch the full video.

Dog Ear Wax Color Chart
Dog Ear Wax Color Chart

Dog Ear wax Color Chart Description

The Dog Earwax Color Chart provides a descriptive reference for the various colors of earwax that can be observed in dogs, aiding in the identification of potential ear health issues. Explore colors and their possible indication

Color Possible Indication
No DischargeInfection unlikely
Inflammation, pruritus of pinna (outer ear) could indicate allergies
Dark Brown/BlackAssociated with yeast-related ear infections
Veterinary consultation recommended
BrownHealthy ear wax can range from yellow to light brown to black
Odor or inflammation may indicate infection
Veterinary consultation recommended
YellowNormal ear wax can range from yellow to light brown to black
Pinna (outer ear) should appear pinkish
Neutral odor 
May be associated with ear infections
RedBloody ear wax could indicate injury or bug bites
Pruritus may also be present
Veterinary consultation recommended
Green Green ear wax accompanied by foul odor is associated with yeast and fungal infections
Veterinary consultation recommended
GrayMay indicate presence of dirt
Can be associated with ear infections

Common Signs of Dog Ear Infections

Typical signs of a dog ear infection consist of the following:

  • Head shaking
  • Unpleasant odor
  • Red skin
  • Discharge
  • Inflammation
  • Excessive ear scratching

Cat Ear Wax Color Chart

Similar to dogs, cat ear wax color can also indicate potential health issues. The color of a cat’s ear wax can vary from light yellow to dark brown, and it can signify various conditions such as ear mites, infections, allergies, or even ear tumors.

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Julia Henriques

Julia Henriques

Julia Henriques, a pet blogger with 5 years of experience, retired from a 35-year banking career to become the editor of the Pet Rescue Blog in 2019. She's passionate about her pet dog Joy, whom she's had since 2016, and now shares her expertise on pet care and natural healthcare options. Julia resides in Chicago with her partner Marc and their rescued Samoyed, Tarka.

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