Jack Russell terrier ears have foul odor

[BuddyBALLON]

I have a 8 year old Jack Russell terrier rough coat.  His promblem is a really foul odor comes from his ears.  Is there any treatment I can do to prevent this odor?

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

when my dog does that its a infection from me bathingher, water causes ear infections, does it have a yeast smell if so needs meds to clear it up.

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

Foul odors in pet's ears are either yeast or bacterial infection or a combination of both.  Much of the time ear infections are secondary to environmental or food allergies, or swimming.

It would be best to have his ears checked by a vet who can perform a cytology, and/or a culture and sensitivity on the ear discharge.  Lately, the culture and sensitivities that I have performed have yielded surprising results, and the infected dogs, not only required topical ear medication but also required oral antibiotics or anti-fungal medications.