My dog keeps shaking his head. Is it water in his ear or an infection?

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My golden retriever keeps shaking his head. I think he has water in his ear. What can I do to alleve the problem? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 3 years and 10 months old | 60 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would be concerned that Roots has an ear infection. Shaking the head is a classic sign of it. Ear infections in dogs can be caused by ear mites, yeast, or bacteria. I would make an appointment with his vet first thing in the morning. The vet can diagnose if he does have an ear infection, and can treat him for it. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

My dog keeps shaking his head. Is it water in his ear or an infection?

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