My dog's head is tilted and he keeps shaking it. Should I worry?

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My dog is 88-year-old rescue dog and I'm wondering if he's OK. His head is slightly shifted and he keeps shaking his head. I'm wondering if this is anything major or nothing to worry about . Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 6 years and 5 months old | 95 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's most likely an ear infection, if the head is tilted it means the infection is already quite severe and deep. You need to bring him to the vet ASAP in order to get treated, he will need antibiotics and ear drops to solve this problem.

My dog's head is tilted and he keeps shaking it. Should I worry?

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