# What do dog ear infections taste of?

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**Created:** [February 5, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-dog-ear-infections-taste-of/649423 "2013-02-05T21:34:26Z")\
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> [@Stink Fish Pot](#):
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> What is wrong with you?

Username/topic alert.

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My dog also suffers from regular yeast infections in her ears. My other dog loves the smell and flavor of yeast so we have the same problems you do. So in my dog’s case her infected ear smells like a loaf of rancid beer bread, and perhaps has a similar flavor.

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