My dog shakes head, red bumps in ear, won't touch. Vet or home?

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My lab is shaking his head and has red bumps inside his ear and he won’t let me near it .. can I do something at home or would this require a vet visit. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 120 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. Unfortunately it sounds like Cooper has an ear infection that will require a vet visit, especially if he won't let you touch his ear. The vet can prescribe some pain medication (if requested) to help calm him enough where it will allow you treat his ears at home. The vet also has to prescribe some ear medication and cleaner once they test his ears to determine what kind of infection is present. Most ear infections respond well to treatment within 7 days. I would recommend just leaving them be for now, until you can get Cooper in to the vet. I wish you all the best with your pet Cooper and I hope that his ear infections resolves soon! Take care.

My dog shakes head, red bumps in ear, won't touch. Vet or home?

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