I recently noticed my dog was shaking her head alot, and one ear was drooping and she tilts her head to the side sometimes. She is acting completely normal and she doesn't seem sick. What could be wrong with her?
2007-03-26 13:52:48 · 16 answers · asked by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she may have an ear infection or ear mites!! she could also have fleas-
i would take her to the vet-my black lab seems to always end up getting ear mites and some other infection(i can't recall the name of it at the moment) that is highly prone to black labs!
the best thing to do like i said already just take her to the vet- they would know more than any of us would-
good luck!!
2007-03-26 14:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by ang925 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should take him or her to a vet and see what's wrong because all you said was she tilts her head and an ear is drooping a lot of dog's do that.
2007-03-26 14:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have an ear ache, ear mites or infection or maybe she had a stroke. It could be serious and even a Vet won't tell you over the phone what is wrong with your dog. You need to take her to be examined. Hope she feels better soon.
That is not completely normal behavior.
2007-03-26 13:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definately an ear issue. Could be ear mites, does she have a black build up in her ears that kind of resembles coffee grounds? If she does, its ear mites. Either way I would take her into the vet, ear infections can be very painful and if left untreated can cause loss of hearing. Good luck!
2007-03-26 13:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by kristy_dehaven2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best guess would be that she has an ear infection. That or the ear is simply just dirty and needs to be cleaned out. Look into the ear and see if you see any dirt, if so just wipe it out using guaze or a cotton ball and an over the counter ear cleaner from any pet store or wal-mart. Be careful not to go too far in or you risk hurting her, Hopefully this helps.
2007-03-26 14:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by rorybird42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is obvious that she has either an ear infection or water in her ear. she could be trying to get water out by shaking all the time. did you recently bathe her or has she been near water? this definately an issue for the vet. either way she will end up with an ear infection. vet time.
2007-03-26 14:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a common sign of an ear infection. Consult a vet for an ear cleaning and proper ear drops.
2007-03-26 13:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked her ears? They should not have a bad smell, nor should there be any discharge from them. If you do see discharge or a bad smell you should take your dog to the vet. Sometimes they can get "foxtails" in their ears that cause infections or it could be another kind of ear infection. In either case you have to get to the vet to clear it up
2007-03-26 13:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Likely an ear infection, best to get her to the vet to check if the cause is yest, infection or mites so approprite treatment can be given
2007-03-26 13:58:29 · answer #9 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably has an ear infection. Take her to the vet sometime this week.
2007-03-26 13:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋