Why is my dog so itchy, restless, and shaking his head often?

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My pet dog Tony four years old. He has been licking, itching his back legs , making sounds like he's helpless. He's running around like mad , going around changing places and he can't be still. He's not letting us to touch his back legs to check. He doesn't have ticks n mites. He can't be still even for 5 mins. And also shaking his head like he has an issue in his ears. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 years old

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

It’s possible his anal glands are full/uncomfortable. If they are bulging on either side of his anus when you palapate from the outside, then that definitely could be the case. I recommend bringing him to your vet for a rectal exam/anal gland expression and to check his ears. He likely will need and ear cleaner and a steroid/antibiotic/antifungal/antiyeast ointment such as otomax/kometamax/posatex if he has an ear infection. A few days of an allergy medication called Apoquel may help as well. Good luck!

Why is my dog so itchy, restless, and shaking his head often?

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