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The Importance of your Dog’s Ears

What exactly does your dog’s ears do? Your dog’s ears are very important for three main reasons: hearing, communicating, and body language. Before we get into each specific reason lets explore the structure and function of the ear in your dog.  The ear is part of your dog’s body that helps with hearing and balance. It consists of the outer, middle, and inner ear. The outer ear is made up of the pinna, and the ear canal. The pinna is made of cartilage and is covered by either skin, fur, or hair. This part is used to capture waves of […]