My 9-week-old puppy is itching ears and crying. What's wrong?

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Hello I have published 9 weeks old he keeps itching his ears and crying. What could it be. Pet's info: Dog | Shikoku | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 3 days old | 1lb

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! Scratching at the ears and crying can be caused by ear mites, a bacterial or fungal ear infection, or even skin mites (mange). I would recommend taking Handsome to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can use an otoscope to look inside the ear, and may take a swab of any discharge in the ear canal to help with the diagnosis. Once the problem is determined, the vet will prescribe appropriate medication to treat it.

My 9-week-old puppy is itching ears and crying. What's wrong?

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