A dog that always shakes its head and shakes its ears may be caused by ear mite infection, or it may be caused by a skin disease that causes itching of the skin somewhere on the head. It may also be caused by foreign matter in the dog's ears, or by a foreign body in the ear. Water makes the dog's ears uncomfortable, so he always shakes his head and shakes his ears, trying to get rid of foreign objects or water in the ears. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and diagnosis, and then provide symptomatic treatment based on the examination results.
1. Infection with ear mites
Dogs will have symptoms of severe itching after being infected with ear mites, so they will always shake their heads and shake their ears. The owner can carefully check the dog's ears. If the dog's ears are found to have dark brown discharge, red spots, hair loss, etc., and the ear canal is accompanied by a foul odor, it may be suffering from ear mites. In this regard, it is necessary to promptly treat the dog with pet-specific ear cleaning liquid and ear mite drugs.
Note: Because ear mites are contagious, if there are multiple animals in your home, you need to isolate the sick dog and thoroughly disinfect the surrounding environment.
2. Infected skin disease
If the dog’s ears are very clean and the dog shakes his head all the time, it may be caused by a skin disease and itching of the skin somewhere on the head. The owner can carefully check the dog's head to see if there is ringworm and whether there are signs of keratinization on the edges of the ear tips. If dandruff and frequent scratching also occur, it is most likely a skin disease caused by fungi, and you need to consult a pet doctor in time for medication.
3. Foreign body irritation
If the dog suddenly shakes its head and shakes its ears, it may be that there is foreign body or water in the ear, which irritates the dog's ear canal. , causing itching, so the dog will keep shaking its head and shaking its ears, trying to get rid of foreign objects or water in the ears. In this case, the owner needs to consult a pet doctor in time and choose the appropriate method to help clean foreign objects or water in the dog’s ears.