My Yorkie has a red, swollen head and ear wound. What's wrong?

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Hello,, while I was brushing my Yorki dog I noticed redness and it’s swollen on her upper head , I also noticed like wound just behind her ear seems like scratching wound... what do you think is this allergy or what ..? And what should I apply as a Medicien ? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are a lot of things redness and swelling could indicate. Sometimes it means there is an infection present such as a bacterial infection. It could indicate an underlying allergy of some sort (environmental, contact allergy, or to food). Redness around the ears especially could mean an ear infection is present. My advice would be to take her into see her veterinarian so this can be evaluated. Your veterinarian may check her ears for an infection and may recommend antibiotics or certain topical medications depending on what your vet suspects.

My Yorkie has a red, swollen head and ear wound. What's wrong?

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