Is my dog's head shaking and pain due to an ear infection?

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Last night, my dog suddenly started whining and shaking his head violently. When he stopped, he was holding his head tilted to one side. He's obviously in pain. He keeps licking the inside of his mouth, like he just ate peanut butter, but he will not let me look in his mouth and keeps it tightly clamped shut. He is now being quite lethargic. I was thinking a neck muscle strain, or that he swallowed something that stuck in his throat. Any thoughts please? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 80 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside but head shaking is the main symptom. 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 Merlin to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

Is my dog's head shaking and pain due to an ear infection?

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