Dog Ear wax Color Chart

Dog Ear wax Color Chart

Just like humans, dogs produce earwax to protect their ears from dirt, pollen and debris.

Also referred to as cerumen, earwax contains antibacterial properties that help ears stay clean and healthy.

It’s important to check your dog’s ears at least once a week and monitor:

1. The color of their earwax
2. Any foul smells or discharge
3. Skin inflammation and rashes

Dog Ear wax Color Chart

YELLOW A pale yellow color indicates normal, healthy earwax.	LIGHT BROWN A common color of earwax found in dogs with good health.	DARK BROWN The color of discharge often associated with yeast infections.
DARK GREEN Bacterial infections typically accompanied by a foul smell.	DARK RED Bloody earwax is a sign of a health issue – ruptured eardrums & infections	BLACK Grey to black shades indicate infections, dirt and debris.