kirsty79 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Jessie, my 11yr Scotch collie x yesterday was shaking her head - alot! and also rubbing her head on the carpet. I had a look in her ears but they seem fine, we are off to the vets for her booster jab this Saturday and I will bring it to their attention. Are these tell-tale signs of an ear infection - even though there is no smell and they appear to be clean? Is there anything else it may be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If she's still shaking it, I'd recommend you take her to the vet before Saturday. It can be quite painful for them to have an ear issue, and rubbing on the carpet is indicating that it's not comfortable for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Yep- if she is still shaking/rubbing, then she may well do more damage before Saturday Vet sooner, if she is worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Could be a grass seed. I'd not be waiting a week if she's that uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty79 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Yep- if she is still shaking/rubbing, then she may well do more damage before Saturday Vet sooner, if she is worried. Thanks vjb & persephone. I tend to overeact as far as my boofers are concerned, they are my babies, but its nice to know in this instance its warranted! Looks like its a trip to the vets tonight then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty79 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Could be a grass seed. I'd not be waiting a week if she's that uncomfortable. Grass seed? Sorry if I'm being a bit dense How and why grass seed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thats good, let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Could be a grass seed. I'd not be waiting a week if she's that uncomfortable. Grass seed? Sorry if I'm being a bit dense How and why grass seed? Dogs running through long grass can pick up seeds on their fur. If a dog picks up a seed near its ear, the seed can end up in the ear canal and even against the ear drum. Grass seeds have a tendency to dig into skin and travel. They need to be removed quickly. Dogs with seeds in their ear can exhibit very fast onset discomfort. Head shaking is one symptom. Rubbing the ear is another. Edited February 16, 2009 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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