Please
don't use vinegar in infected ears....that's got to be so painful :sad:. Vinegar and water does nothing to treat an infection...rather, it's used as a preventative ear cleaner.
Please take the poor guy to the vets

. He may need an anti-biotic or a combination anti-biotic/anti-fungal medication. It has to be admisitered exactly as prescribed in order for it to be effective. 'Surolan' is the only med that got rid of our Labs persistent fungal ear infection....and a change to a corn/grain free diet.
Please let us know how he does.
eta: oh my dog, he looks just like our Penny, especially the eyes

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