My dog has brown ear wax and shakes his head. Is it an infection?

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My dog has a little bit of dry brownish wax in one ear and is shaking his head. Pet's info: Dog | German Spitz | Male | neutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. These are common signs of an ear infection. I would recommend taking Flash to the vet for an exam, as you will need prescription ear drops from your veterinarian to treat it effectively. He/she can take a sample of the brownish discharge and examine it under the microscope to determine what kind of infection is present, and will prescribe an appropriate medication to treat it depending on what is found. In the meantime, you can try using an over-the-counter ear flush labeled for dogs to gently clean out Flash's ear. This will not treat the underlying infection, but it may help to make him a bit more comfortable until you are able to see the vet.

My dog has brown ear wax and shakes his head. Is it an infection?

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