Is my dog's head shaking after naps a sign of an ear infection?

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My boxer-mix shakes her head hard especially after napping. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years old | 34 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Head shaking can sometimes be a sign of ear infections or inflammation. Some dogs also just tend to shake their heads more often. If Ruby's ears seem red or she also scratches it would be a good idea to have your vet take a look inside to see if there is evidence of an ear infection.

Is my dog's head shaking after naps a sign of an ear infection?

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