Some owners ask questions about an odor that is coming from a Pug’s ears and wonder if this is normal for the breed. The answer is that it is not normal. Excess wax (and therefore excess debris within it) or an ear infection (mites, yeast, bacterial) can cause a strong, bad odor. You will now need to massage it in…This is done by having your thumb on one side of the Pug’s ear and your forefinger on the other side. Simply gently press your fingers toward each other.

This is related to your pug startling more often and an increase in barking could mean that they are having trouble hearing. I know when Momo barks its hard for us to even hear ourselves think! Is your pug puppy rubbing their ears? Then they might have a yeast infection in there! Pugs are prone to yeast infections. Outer ear yeast infections in pugs is super easy to spot. Rubbing their ears is the first clue, then give a peak under those velvety flaps and you will see some waxy residue and scabbing around the opening. Not all pug hearing problems are permanent. Just because your pug goes deaf doesn’t mean its not a problem that can’t be fix. So if you notice any of these signs, consult your vet and maybe they can do something to help your pug’s hearing! You can also do a simple pug hearing test at home if you think something might be funny with their ears. Is your pug getting jumpy? Do they startle easier when something sneaks up on them or a new person appears in the house? This could be another sign that your pug is losing their hearing.Mites can happen to any dog, of any breed, they can happen in old pugs, young pugs, or pug puppies. This is not limited to unclean pugs, it can just happen! Even when owners take great care of hygiene problems they can find their Pug has gotten the dreaded ear mites. More points will usually be given to a Pug dog with button ears (ones folding down toward the dog's eyes). For proper conformation, both will be symmetrical, basically mirrored images, with neither straying from this position. PUG ROSE EAR

Solution. It is important to use the proper solution and not simply use water. Also,despite what you may have read elsewhere, please never use rubbing alcohol, as it will dry out the ears too much, causing problems. Use a chemical-free, all-natural product that is super gentle yet effective. Our favorite pug ear cleaners for Momo are these ear cleaning wipes and this pug ear cleaning solution.In regard to the fold of the leather, this may be a bit unsteady during the first year. Also, puppies that are teething may have uneven ears during this time; in most cases this straightens out and resolves itself once the teething process is complete and all adult canines are in place. PUG BUTTON EAR

Our hearing doesn’t last forever and neither does your pug’s. Of course with any pug ear problem there is the chance that they could lose their hearing early. It is important to note that an owner will want to clean the ears enough…but not too much. Why? Because doing this too often can cause dry skin issues;too much wax removal (a certain amount is normal and needed, as it catches dirt and debris)…and over doing it can cause yeast infections. Do not be surprised at what you see after removing it. The solution that you just massaged in helped to loosen compacted wax and dirt. The color of the debris that you clean up may be anywhere from a yellow to a dark brown.Therefore, if your Pug has smelly ears, you will want to perform a cleaning and then if the situation does not clear up, it will be time to bring your Pug to the veterinarian. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR PUGS EARS Do this 5-10 times. As you do this, you will usually hear a type of “squashing” sound. This means that the solution is working to break up hard, compacted wax…so it is a good sign. This is the other accepted variation of Pug ears. This is the rose ear. As you can see, there is quite a difference between this and the above button. With this, the each ear has a fold. It is erect at the base...And then it folds over, in a forward direction. When you lift the Pug’s ears to look at the underneath of the flap and to see the entrance of the canal, the correct colorof the skin is pink. If it is red, has any sores or shows any signs of irritation this often points to infection, mites or another issue that must be brought to the attention of the veterinarian. WEIRD PUG EAR ODOR