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Ear Infections and Dogs

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Have you ever noticed your dog scratching at his ear excessively? What about head tilting, ear twitching, or head shaking? These can all be common signs that there is something wrong with your dog’s ears. They can also be signs of other illnesses so be sure to report the symptoms to your vet. When it’s related to an ear infection your vet will need to look into the ear and possibly run a few tests to determine the cause. Ear infections can occur from yeast infections in the ear (common in Golden Retrievers) or even because of ear mites. Dogs with these symptoms may also simply having something irritating his ear or ears such as a flea, tick, or other insect bite. Check The outside of the ear to see if there are any obvious bites. Never stick anything in your dog’s ear without your animal hospital Louisville, CO giving you permission. Read more information here.