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Why is my dog shaking her head and scratching her ear after a bath?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 26 lbs

Today I took Simba for deworming and bath. From the time she has been back home, she has been shaking her head. Something seems to be be itching her ears and seems like the left ear. While she is sleeping also, she seems uncomfortable and has been intemittently shaking her head.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 16th, 2019

Water could accidentally gotten into Simba's ear. Water in the ear can lead to an infection, so I'd keep an eye on her for now. If this behavior continues over the next day, then I'd take her into the vet on Monday. Best of luck.

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