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Why does my French Bulldog have wet, crusty ears, scabs, and shakes head?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 22 lbs

hello. my 3 years old french bulldog has very dry coat and on her ears- scabs. her right ear is wet and has crust in it because of itching. she also shakes her head sometimes. what can it be and is it dangerous?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2019

It sounds like Neka could have an ear infection, and the dry coat could be due to dandruff or allergies. I'd have her seen by a vet. The ear problem really needs to be checked out promptly, as leaving it untreated can lead to hearing loss. I hope this helps!

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