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Why is my German Shepherd scratching her ears so much? Earmites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 58 lbs

German Shepherd, earmites concern and excessive scrathing. How do I help her?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2017

First of all earmites at her age- not very common, it's much more likely to be a bacterial or yeast ear infection. the only way to treat it is with a prescription eardrops, you will need to take her to the vet for that.

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