Pet Ear Infection Treatment in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that treats ear infections in dogs and cats, often the same day. Walk in, or book online for the soonest time. Weekend visits are available.

An ear infection hurts. Treating it early is faster, cheaper and kinder than waiting until the canal is swollen shut.

Call (770) 637-0032, book online or walk in.

What are the signs of an ear infection?

• Head shaking or tilting

• Scratching at the ear or rubbing it on the floor

• A sour or yeasty smell

• Brown, yellow or black discharge

• Red, swollen skin inside the flap

• Crying when the ear is touched

• A swollen, puffy ear flap, which can be a blood blister from all the shaking

Came in for an ear infection for my dog and it was handled easily within 30 minutes.

Leah G., Google review

What happens at the ear visit

The vet looks deep into the canal with a lighted scope to check the eardrum. Next, a swab of the discharge goes under the microscope. This step, called cytology, shows whether the infection is yeast, bacteria or both, so the right medicine goes in the first time. In cats and puppies, the vet also looks for ear mites. Don't clean the ears on the day of the visit, so the vet can see and sample what's there, and bring any drops or cleaners you've tried.

Most pets go home with ear drops. Ask the team about longer-acting options if drops are a struggle at home. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and a sore ear is handled slowly, with treats and breaks. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A sick exam starts at $135.

Why do ear infections keep coming back?

An ear infection is usually a sign of something else. Allergies are the most common cause in dogs. Others include water trapped after swimming or baths, narrow or hairy ear canals, and a foreign object like a grass seed. Floppy-eared dogs, like cocker spaniels and doodles, get more infections too. Ear problems are steady all year: across Petfolk, they made up 9 to 10% of sick visits in every month between Oct 1, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026. If your dog's ears flare up again and again, see pet allergy testing and treatment in Peachtree Corners.

Wet ears after a splash

Dogs who love the water at the Chattahoochee or a backyard pool are more likely to get ear trouble. Dry the outer ear with a soft towel after every swim. Ask the vet about a drying ear cleaner for use after water days. Don't plug the ears with cotton balls, since they can leave fibers behind.

How do I clean my dog's ears?

Only clean ears when the vet says to, and only with a pet ear cleaner.

1. Fill the canal with cleaner, holding the flap up.

2. Massage the base of the ear for about 20 seconds; you should hear a squish.

3. Let your dog shake, then wipe the outer ear with cotton or gauze.

4. Never push a cotton swab into the canal.

Stop and call the clinic if cleaning causes pain or the smell gets worse.

Giving ear drops without a fight

Warm the bottle in your hand first; cold drops startle pets. Give a treat before and after. Finish the whole course, even if the ear looks better in a few days. A recheck makes sure the infection is truly gone, because stopping early is a common reason it returns.

Ear trouble that can't wait

A head tilt with circling, loss of balance, eyes darting side to side, or a face that droops on one side needs a same-day visit. Collapse or a seizure needs a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven.

Visit for sore ears

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, off Peachtree Parkway. Call (770) 637-0032.

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