Anyone have the same problem as my dog

My dog been struggling for few months with ears infections that constantly black wax coming out from his ears and it smells really bad and i been to the vet with him about 4 times and they giving him ear drops antibiotics and steroids which not helping my dog at tall and spend a fortune there and they still cant help me out so i am looking for some advice or anyone which got similar problem and could tell me how can i help my dog

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Adogslife · 61-69, M

Yup, that’s a bad case. Trim the ear hair back. The vet should have a steroid ointment or drops to relieve the discomfort.

Has he been tested for allergies? They’re pretty common with Golden Retrievers. It’s a guess for sure, but it could be something in his kibble. It can’t hurt to ask about a hypoallergenic diet. You can add fish oil to his diet. You should bathe him with an oat based shampoo every other week.

Without going nuts, remove as much dust and dander from the areas he commonly sleeps in.

If the infections are frequent vs seasonal, you might ask the vet to take a sample of the wax/secretion and have it tested for common allergens.