Ear infections can be extremely painful especially for dogs as they can’t literally tell us what hurts and how bad. An ear infection can be common in dogs so it may happen to your dog some point over the course of its lifetime. Signs of an ear infection can include symptoms such as excessive ear scratching, rubbing at the ears or trying to bite at the ears, head shaking, and even changes in behavior which often signals pain. Please notify your vet right away if you see any of this in your dog. Although it doesn’t mean the presence of an ear infection, it’s better to get it checked out just in case. Ear infections often come on as a result of bacteria or yeast in the ears. Puppies may have mites in the ears which could lead to the infection. Discuss treatment options with your vets Downingtown, PA.
