Why is my dog jerking her head, ears pinned, and panting heavily?

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My dog has been acting odd for several days it seems to come and go. She sits and keeps jerking her head to the right with her ears pinned back, sometimes she pants heavy but not every time. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are very common in dogs, it is usually caused by either yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take her to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

Why is my dog jerking her head, ears pinned, and panting heavily?

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