My dog's ear and mouth are bleeding from scratching. What's wrong?

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My dogs ear is bleeding she keep scratching it. Also near her mouth she’s been scratching and there’s just been signs of minor bleed there too. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 1 month old | 40 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Lola! Her ear does look quite irritated in the photo. Scratching at the ear is usually caused by an ear infection or underlying allergy problem, which may also be why she is scratching at her mouth and face as well. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam when you are able to, to find out for sure what's wrong and get her started on appropriate treatment. In the meantime, you can place an e-collar (plastic cone) on her to prevent her from continuing to scratch at her ear and make it more irritated, or put a bootie or sock on her rear paw so that she can't scratch as effectively.

My dog's ear and mouth are bleeding from scratching. What's wrong?

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