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My dog has hearing loss & head shaking after ear drops. Vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | 4 years and 10 months old | 33 lbs

Maddie had a double ear infection she was prescribed that your drops surolan which I gave her the prescribed amount, but I noticed towards the end of giving her the drops she was having trouble hearing she doesn’t hear very good now I researched the drops and hopefully her hearing will return my question is she shaking her head a bit her ears look clear should I take her to a bit to re-examine the years I have recently changed her food to no grain diet Merrick hopefully this help

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 12th, 2018

Hello. It is unfortunate that Maddie has lost her hearing. This is a problem with some dogs using ear medications. Yes, you should have your vet take a look just to make sure everything is OK. Usually, with time, the hearing does return. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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