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Why is my dog tilting his head after grooming? Is it an ear infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 4 years and 3 months old

My dog has been tilting his s head to the left side Ever since he came back from a trim...what could be the cause..Is it possible that there’s just water in there ??

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 26th, 2018

It may be from an ear infection or the innernor middle ear and the grooming just made it worse. He needs to see a vet as this can progress to loss of balance and the inability to walk. They can provide medication to treat it

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