If you own Labrador puppies, you have dogs that will, sooner or later, need their ears cleaned. Most dogs that have long ears will need this. The first thing you will notice is a foul smell coming from your dog's ears. 
Then, you have to get to work to try and help your best friend out. This is the number one complaint from dog owners. When your dog starts to itch and scratch at his ears, you know it's time for you to come to the rescue and clean your puppy's ears. Dog breeds that have long ears have ideal places for infection such as yeast or bacteria.
Labrador puppies should be checked frequently, as they grow, to make sure the ears are clean. If there is continual shaking of the head or scratching, there may be an infection. The odor will verify this. Ear infection in puppies cannot be ignored. To do so would be taking a chance of causing damage to your dogs hearing. It is a good idea to have your vet check this out the first time to determine if it is an infection, ear mites, or excess wax. Then, you can ask for advice on how to handle the problem if it returns.
An eyedropper works well when filling the Labrador puppies ears. There are also many solutions on the market that are specifically designed for this problem. The frequency of cleaning your puppies ears may depend on a few things, such as how often he goes swimming and the temperature. In hot and humid climates, you will find that some dog's ears will need to be cleaned more often, especially during the summer. When cleaning your dog's ears, never insert anything in the ear canal, such as q-tips. 
If you notice something in your dog's ear, let a vet check it out, rather than trying to do so yourself.
An ear infection can also be caused by food allergies. If you suspect this is the cause, get your Labrador puppies tested for allergies. Sometimes, if you change to a new protein source, the allergies will clear up in cases like this. This can take time and patience before you find the reason for the ear infections.
If your dog's alkaline is causing yeast infections, the answer may be something as simple as changing the acidity in your dogs diet. This can be done by something as simple as adding a teaspoonful of vinegar each day to his diet. There are pH stripes on the market to test the alkaline in your dogs system. Of course, there is always the chance that it could be a wax build up and not infection at all. The golden rule is that if your Labrador puppies are not having a problem with their ears don't fool with them. You could end up causing a problem where there is none.
