09/02/2026
Say cheese, Yoshi! 📸🐶 Just look at that adorable smile!
Yoshi came to see us after he began shaking his head, scratching at his ears, and crying out when he laid on them. His owner had also noticed a large amount of debris building up inside his ears over the previous two to three weeks.
We collected samples from Yoshi’s ears and examined them under a microscope. This test, called an ear cytology, showed an overgrowth of yeast and cocci—a type of round-shaped bacteria. These organisms can cause significant inflammation, itching, pain, odor, and discharge.
We thoroughly cleaned Yoshi’s ears to remove the buildup and medicated them to treat the infection. Ear infections are often secondary to an underlying issue, with environmental or food allergies being common triggers. When allergies inflame the ear canals, they create an environment where yeast and bacteria can multiply more easily.
Despite his uncomfortable ears, Yoshi was the sweetest boy and smiled at us throughout his visit. Have you ever seen a more adorable grin? 🧀💙
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