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Posted by Blue Style on 06-12-2009 05:10 AM:

Dog shaking head

I havent been able to find any cause...he does not have mites, canker, wax build up, no ticks, fleas or long hair inside ear, and it does not affect his performance, but he is constantly shaking his head/ears...he eats fine, no holding his head to the side or weak chewing like a cracked tooth, I am puzzled...any ideas folks? My vet doesnt know either...

Posted by robgregory on 06-12-2009 05:15 AM:

I got a

10 month old male.Does the same thing.I can't seem to find nothin' wrong.He's not as bad now as he was a couple of months ago.
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Posted by BRYAN J on 06-12-2009 06:38 AM:

Maybe its his way of moving its collar thats itching or something. maybe habit.

Did you have it checked by a vet?

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Posted by Vic Stoll on 06-12-2009 07:41 AM:

I had a gyp one time do the same thing. Finally discovered it was several cavities. A couple pulled teeth later everything was back to normal.

Posted by Randy Tallon on 06-12-2009 11:47 AM:

Dog feed.....corn or grain based allergies.

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Posted by liberalcreek on 06-12-2009 12:42 PM:

Re: Dog shaking head

quote:
Originally posted by Blue Style
I havent been able to find any cause...he does not have mites, canker, wax build up, no ticks, fleas or long hair inside ear, and it does not affect his performance, but he is constantly shaking his head/ears...he eats fine, no holding his head to the side or weak chewing like a cracked tooth, I am puzzled...any ideas folks? My vet doesnt know either...

I had a dog do the same thing a few years ago. He eventually dies. he has a wheat seed in his ear and it set up infection and caused brain damage.

All of this was found after doing a autopsy at a local college.

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Posted by MamaKiti2 on 06-12-2009 01:55 PM:

Have you tried cleaning the ears? Sometimes when that dirt and grime get built up they'll do that. Just take a cotton ball and some rubbing alochol and wipe their ears out real good. With dogs with droopy ears you need to do that on a regular basis anyhow.

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Posted by on 06-12-2009 02:48 PM:

Try a different dogfeed, one without any kind of soy.

Posted by bigdwebster on 06-12-2009 02:48 PM:

Has he been around any water. I have a lab that does this and I have to go to vet and get swimmers ear for dogs.

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Posted by Maniac on 06-12-2009 02:58 PM:

Re: Dog shaking head

quote:
Originally posted by Blue Style
I havent been able to find any cause...he does not have mites, canker, wax build up, no ticks, fleas or long hair inside ear, and it does not affect his performance, but he is constantly shaking his head/ears...he eats fine, no holding his head to the side or weak chewing like a cracked tooth, I am puzzled...any ideas folks? My vet doesnt know either...

what kind of food are you feeding. you mite think im dum but some food dog are elergit to

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Posted by Larry Atherton on 06-12-2009 03:13 PM:

Is there any reddness?

Check and see if there is any reddness. Dogs with long ears are also prone to yeast infections in their ears. Over the years, I have one or two who seemed more prone to than others.

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Posted by Blue Style on 06-12-2009 03:14 PM:

Im feeding him diamond natural, lamb and rice, so no soy...he has been around water all his life, but once a month I use peroxide and rubbing alcohol in his ears, so its not that...I have had him at 2 vets...I am going to try switching foods on him...

Posted by Maniac on 06-12-2009 03:24 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Blue Style
Im feeding him diamond natural, lamb and rice, so no soy...he has been around water all his life, but once a month I use peroxide and rubbing alcohol in his ears, so its not that...I have had him at 2 vets...I am going to try switching foods on him...

I SAY THERES YOUR PROBLEM. ALL MY HOUNDS WAS DOING THE SAME THING. I CHANGE FOOD FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW AND NO MORE PROBLEMS

Posted by pegjerben on 06-12-2009 05:36 PM:

Re: Re: Dog shaking head

quote:
Originally posted by liberalcreek
I had a dog do the same thing a few years ago. He eventually dies. he has a wheat seed in his ear and it set up infection and caused brain damage.

All of this was found after doing a autopsy at a local college.

Have him checked completely for any infection. Friend of ours had a male doing the same thing and they diagnosed it as a brain tumor. After several weeks of dealing with the thought of losing his promising young male, they found out it was some type of infection. They are now treating him with heavy-duty antobiotics, the outlook is very good he will be fine.

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Posted by One Shot Hounds on 06-13-2009 02:12 AM:

Try the Purple Stuff. We had a dog that problems with her ears and we tried everything, switching feed, vet visits, ear cleanings, etc. We read about this stuff from previous posts on this board and boy does it work. She has not had any problems with her ears since we have been using it.

Ear Solution or "The Purple Stuff"
This antiseptic can be used on wounds and is safe on humans BUT IT STAINS!!!!!!!All Ingredients available at Most drug Stores-

16 ounce bottle Isopropyl Alcohol (or Witch Hazel)
4 Tablespoons Boric Acid Powder
16 drops Gentian Violet 1% solution
Mix all ingredients in the alcohol bottle, Shake very well.
SHAKE WELL before every use.
Fill ear with solution (if the ear is scratched the witch hazel is less stinging). Ours was FINE with alcohol even with scrapes.
Massage the ear well, at the throat area, where the ear meets the neck too ,for about 30 seconds. Wipe ear dry with tissue or cotton ball.
Fill ear with solution again. Don't massage. Wipe with tissue.
This is to be done 2X day for two weeks
then 1x a day for two more weeks.
Once a month after that for keeping ears clean.

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Posted by matt mcdonnell(kc) on 06-13-2009 02:28 AM:

i had the same problem this spring. my females ears were clean, but she did have a yeast infection. got some meds from the vet and all`s fine now.

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Posted by M.TARLTON on 06-13-2009 03:08 AM:

If it is ear yeast mix alcohol and peroxide in a snot sucker and push the solution into their ear. Turn the head sideways and massage at the base. 2x a day for 10 days should clear up .

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Posted by Blue Style on 06-13-2009 03:33 AM:

there is no odor in his ears other than normal, but I am going to try treating him for a yeast infection

Posted by trip on 06-13-2009 04:50 AM:

had the same problem with a dog i had, come to find out my 4yo put a small rock in his ear, and when he tried to dig it out it just got pushed way down in. the vet missed it first trip, second trip they gave him some meds relaxed himsome, $300 dollars later out comes the pebble with some help. still have the pebble, most expensive rock i've ever seen.

Posted by Cody Carroll on 06-13-2009 10:58 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by trip
had the same problem with a dog i had, come to find out my 4yo put a small rock in his ear, and when he tried to dig it out it just got pushed way down in. the vet missed it first trip, second trip they gave him some meds relaxed himsome, $300 dollars later out comes the pebble with some help. still have the pebble, most expensive rock i've ever seen.

bet he got a time out....

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Posted by matt mcdonnell(kc) on 06-13-2009 01:32 PM:

bluestyle, there was no odor in my females ear either. i`m not saying it`s yeast, but whatever it is i hope it clears up for you.

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Posted by bbsplash on 06-15-2009 03:23 AM:

Try the purple stuff, It works...

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