Why are My Dog's Ears Cold?

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Why are my dog's ears cold?

Q: My dog's ears are always cold. Are my dogs cold ears a sign of poor circulation?

A: Your dog's ears being cold is probably not a sign of poor circulation, but that is a good thought! Are other extremities cold too? If your dog had a circulation problem you would see other signs as well. My dog is a mixed breed and her ears get cold too!

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Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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busbee (Unverified)

My rot/golden ears are cold lately and am worried about.him he's only seven months. Also he.tends.to bit wood furniture a lot is this bad, how do I get.him to.stop?

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abby (Unverified)

my beagle basset hound, Annie. She gets cold ears. But she sure is a a pumpkin! Her ears are colder in the winter. I think she gets warmer by snuggling in bed.

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Sammy (Unverified)

My dogs ears are always cold it doesn't seem to bother her though

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Irene (Unverified)

I have a beagle, and on very cold days his ears are cold otherwise he is fine, so it is just for him at least. that it is a cold day.