This Pet Pointer is brought to you by :
Eastwood Street Veterinary Clinic
Eastwood St Ballarat :: Phone (03) 5331 1918
www.eastwoodvet.com.au


Constantly shaking their head?

 

New Year often brings “not so much joy” to our pets, infection or inflammation of the ear canal is a common problem this time of year, due to very dry conditions producing a multitude of grasses and those painful seeds!

Some signs to look for:

· Scratching at their ears or shaking their head

· Red inflamed ears, perhaps with scaly skin

· Excess discharge inside the ear

· Ears that are painful to touch

· Head tilt to one side or loss of balance

· Unpleasant smell from the ear

If left untreated ear infections cause serious pain, even loss of hearing, so please if unsure have their ears checked by a Vet.