A very important step in taking care of your beloved pet’s health is to properly clean their ears. However, the sad truth is that many pet lovers don’t put it at the top of their pet care to-do list, or don’t even know that it needs to be done. Ear diseases with potential hearing loss are the most common problems affecting animals. They are usually caused by irritation and infection and can be prevented if you clean your pet’s ears correctly and regularly. Your pet is prone to ear infections due to the anatomy of its long L-shaped ear canal.