Why is my dog tilting his head after a walk wearing a muzzle?

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My dog just came back from a walk he was wearing a mussle to train him to walk and he came back and he keeps tilting his head to one side we looked in his ears and they look fine but I do know he has problems with his mouth so could it be something to do with this ? Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Dogs can have head tilts because of a neurologic problem (such as vestibular syndrome), or if something related to their head is bothering them. If the issue just started after your walk, and given Charlie's young age and the fact he was wearing a muzzle, I would be suspicious there's something bothering him with one of his ears - perhaps the strap of the muzzle irritated it, or he has an early ear infection, or got a little debris in his ear. Even if his ears look fine to you, the ear canal has a bend in it that requires an otiscope to be able to see all the way down to his eardrum. Problems in the mouth don't usually cause a dog to tilt their head. If the issue just started, and if he's acting completely normal otherwise, I'd keep an eye on it for a day or two. If he keeps tilting his head, or if any other symptoms start, I'd have him seen by a vet. Hope this helps!

Why is my dog tilting his head after a walk wearing a muzzle?

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