Dogs usually shake their heads when there is water on them. This is normal. However, some dogs also shake their heads. Owners should still pay attention to it. However, many people don’t know what is the reason why dogs keep shaking their heads? Let’s give a brief introduction below.
1. Water got into the ears
If the dog keeps shaking its head after taking a bath, it is likely that water got into the ears during the bath. Because the ears are uncomfortable, the dog will shake its head to throw out the fluid in the ears. If this is the case, the owner does not need to worry too much. The dog can usually throw the water out by itself.
2. Foreign objects in the ears
If foreign objects such as dust, bugs, hair, etc. have entered the dog's ears, or the owner has not cleaned the dog's ear canal or earwax for a long time, resulting in excessive earwax, the dog will feel itchy ears, and will want to shake the foreign object by shaking its head. In this regard, the owner can check whether there is anything in the dog's ears. If any foreign matter is found, it needs to be removed in time. If there is too much earwax, it should be cleaned in time.
3. Suffering from ear mites
After a dog suffers from ear mites, the ear mites crawling in the ear canal will cause the dog to experience obvious itching. In order to relieve this discomfort, the dog will keep shaking its head and scratching its ears. At the same time, a large amount of dark brown secretions will be produced in the dog's ear canal, and a peculiar smell will emit. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner open the dog's ears to see if there is any brown secretion, smell if there is any peculiar smell, and conduct a microscopic examination of the ear wax. If there are ear mites, the ears should be cleaned as soon as possible and ear mite killing drugs should be used.
4. Otitis
When a dog suffers from otitis, it will often shake its head or scratch its ears because of itching and pain in the ears. At the same time, the ears will also appear red, swollen, black, dandruff, or pus. If the dog is found to have the above symptoms, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital to clean the ears in time, and then use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment.