Why is my 8-year-old dog panting, shaking head, and scooting her butt?

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My dog chloe just turned 8 she is a Lhasa also mix and she has been panting a lot and shaking her head as if there were something in her ear but I can't find anything in her ear. She was also scorching her butt in the ground yesterday bit I found nothing on her butt. She usually likes to snuggle and be carried around but she was trying to get away from me. This all started about a week or two ago and there has been no change I here diet or surroundings. I'm worried about her. Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | spayed | 8 years old | 8 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are very common in dogs, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take him to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent. She might also be suffering from either allergies or anal gland problems, you should ask the vet to take a look at that as well.

Why is my 8-year-old dog panting, shaking head, and scooting her butt?

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