Why do dogs always talk about shaking their heads

Any change in the dog's behavior may hide a problem that cannot be ignored. Repeated head shaking may be caused by a simple ear canal disorder or may be an early symptom of a head tumor. Through some simple examinations, experienced veterinarians can determine what disease is causing the dog to always shake its head. Early detection of the problem and early treatment can sometimes even save the dog's life!

Ear diseases

Ear canal diseases are one of the most common diseases in dogs. Understanding the early symptoms of ear canal diseases and detecting abnormalities in dogs in time can help dogs avoid a lot of unnecessary pain. Ears that feel warm to the touch, the dog may scratch at the ears while shaking its head, redness in the ear canal, a bad odor, and brown discharge are symptoms most commonly associated with yeast and bacterial infections. If an infection in the external ear canal is not treated effectively, it can lead to inner ear disease, and some dogs may lose hearing and balance.

Ear Mites and Foreign Objects

If you find dark shell-like debris in the ear canal during a physical examination, it is likely that you are infected with ear mites. Dogs with ear mites will be very itchy. You will see the dog constantly scratching its ears, finding things to rub its ears, shaking its head, and even scratching its ears until they bleed. Active dogs often cause foreign objects to fall into the ear canal, such as grass seeds, hay sticks, small beads, etc. These foreign objects can cause ear canal infections and require the help of a veterinarian to remove the foreign objects.

Nerve damage

There is a small chance that dog head shaking is caused by neurological disorders, such as drug side effects, head tumors, poisoning, etc. Some are hereditary or incurable diseases, and some neurological disorders are curable with the right diagnosis and treatment. Your veterinarian will need to do some blood tests or X-rays to determine what type of neurological disorder is causing your dog's head shaking.