Poor Mickey! Feel better soon, sweet boy! Labs are very prone to ear infections, especially with all the swimming they do. I just try to keep them clean and check for reddness, itchiness and head shaking. Star gets hers cleaned weekly with a solution given to me by the vet...Otoclean I think is the name. Since she was a puppy, Star's ears have always had a tendency to be red and hot It really helps to keep ahead of the problem. Feel better soon Mickey