{"id":172,"date":"2026-11-11T20:14:32","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T01:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.broadwayoaksanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2026-11-11T20:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T01:14:33","slug":"why-fall-humidity-in-san-antonio-causes-ear-infections-in-dogs-and-cats-and-how-to-prevent-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.broadwayoaksanimalhospital.com\/blog\/why-fall-humidity-in-san-antonio-causes-ear-infections-in-dogs-and-cats-and-how-to-prevent-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Fall Humidity in San Antonio Causes Ear Infections in Dogs and Cats\u2014And How to Prevent Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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San Antonio\u2019s warm autumn days and lingering humidity are perfect for growing tropical plants, but these conditions also create the ideal environment for fall ear problems in pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your cat or dog is suddenly scratching at their ears or shaking their head more than usual, it may be more than a passing itch. At Broadway Oaks Animal Hospital<\/a>, we know how uncomfortable humid weather pet ear issues can be. Keep reading for our team\u2019s<\/a> tips on symptoms, prevention, and when to see a vet for an ear infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Humidity and Pet Ear Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy ears are clean, dry, and well ventilated. Unfortunately, humidity disrupts that balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moisture trapped in the ear canal creates the perfect climate for yeast and bacteria to thrive. Dogs with floppy ears, narrow ear canals, allergies, or pets that swim<\/a> are especially vulnerable, but any pet can develop humid weather pet ear issues if moisture lingers long enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of an Ear Infection You Shouldn\u2019t Ignore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ear infections in dogs in San Antonio (and cats) rarely resolve on their own, and the sooner they\u2019re treated, the easier they are to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch for these warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n