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My puppy keeps scratching her ears and whining. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 1 day old | 4 lbs

My puppy “Lilly” keeps scratching her ears and whining:( what can I do for her?!?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 21st, 2018

This can be a sign of an ear infection, which can be caused by ear mites, yeast, or bacteria. You need to take Lilly into the vet to get the cause of it diagnosed so she can get the correct treatment. I'd take her into the vet today. Best of luck.

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