My dog's head and ear are twitching. What can I do until I see a vet?

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My dog has been twitching her head/ right ear all morning. She cannot sleep or relax. I tried giving her a bath, but it did not help. I am not sure what to do. Our local vet cannot see her for a couple of weeks. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | spayed | 14 years and 5 months old | 7 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Bella! Shaking her head and twitching her ear are very common signs of an ear infection. These can be quite painful and uncomfortable for dogs, just as they are for people. If your regular veterinarian can't see her for two weeks even after you've explained how uncomfortable she is, then I would recommend taking her to another vet instead - two weeks is not a reasonable time to wait for this problem. In the meantime, you can get some over-the-counter ear flush for dogs such as Zymox or Epi-Otic, and use this to clean her ears and remove any debris or discharge that may be present. This will not treat the underlying infection causing the problem, but it may help to make her feel a bit better until you're able to see the vet.

My dog's head and ear are twitching. What can I do until I see a vet?

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