How do I alleviate my dog's itchy ears?
Jaylen Murazik
2025-08-06 09:25:18
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If your dog scratches their ears or shakes their head regularly, it could be a sign of an ear or skin problem. Common causes include skin allergies, ear infections and ear mites. Contact your vet as soon as possible if you notice your dog head shaking/scratching their ears – the sooner the problem is diagnosed, the easier it will be to treat. Let your vet know if you have noticed any other symptoms such as itchy skin or loss of balance. A head shake is when your dog shakes their head on purpose, usually because of pain, an itch, or some sort of irritation.
Felipe Hoeger
2025-08-06 07:56:20
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Dogs with ear mites will often shake their heads excessively and scratch their ears. An ear mite infection will cause your dog’s ears to itch, which often results in them shaking their head excessively, or scratching at their ears with their paws. Important Always take your dog to the vet if think they may have ear mites. Depending on which is most suitable for your dog's condition, there are a few treatment options that your vet may recommend. Spot on flea treatments prevent and treat ear mites. If recommended by your vet, this is the easiest way to protect your dog from the parasites. Ear drops are also available. Ear mite eggs take 21 days to develop into adult mites, which means that ear drops are often needed for around three weeks. It's really important to use ear drops as prescribed and for the recommended time period.
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