My dog is acting strange and scratching his ear until it bleeds. Help!

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My dog has been acting strange. He hasn't gone to the bathroom for I don't how long. He has been constantly scratching his ear until it bleeds. Can someone please tell me if he's okay? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Unfortunately, these photos are very blurry, so I can't really see much. But, if he is scratching his ear until it bleeds, it's likely that he has an ear infection - this is a common problem in dogs. He will need prescription ear meds from your veterinarian to treat the infection, so I would recommend taking him in tomorrow for an exam. In the meantime, you can try cleaning his ears with an over-the-counter ear flush labeled for dogs such as Mal-Acetic or Epi-Otic. This will not treat the underlying infection, but may help to make him a bit more comfortable until you are able to see the vet.

My dog is acting strange and scratching his ear until it bleeds. Help!

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