A dog's head tilted to one side is usually caused by vestibular neuritis, but may also be caused by stroke or ear inflammation. When a dog shows symptoms of head tilt, it is likely to cause inconvenience in movement and may easily lead to bumps or injuries. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for relevant examination and treatment in time. The earlier the treatment is carried out, the better the effect will be. If not treated in time, it is likely to delay the condition and cause irreparable consequences.

1. Vestibular neuritis

Vestibular neuritis is more common in older dogs. In addition to tilting their heads to one side, dogs may also be accompanied by symptoms such as drooling, walking in circles, and squinting eyes. If you find that your dog has such symptoms, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for examination in time. If the condition is delayed, it is likely that it will not be cured, and in severe cases, it will lead to the death of the dog.

2. Stroke

If your dog, in addition to tilting its head to one side, has its face drooping to one side, twitching, losing balance, and walking unsteadily, it is likely to be a stroke. It is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time. Early treatment will have better results. Restoration effect.

3. Ear inflammation

Dogs will also tilt their heads to one side when they have ear inflammation. For example, if there is a wound in the ear, or severe parasites, fungi, or bacterial infections can cause ear inflammation in dogs. It is recommended to observe whether the dog frequently scratches its ears. If such behavior occurs, it is recommended to conduct ear canal examination in time and treat it with medication. In addition, the dog's ear canal should be cleaned regularly, the ear hair should be trimmed, and the ears should be kept clean to prevent recurrence.