My dog keeps scratching and shaking his head?

Question

i clean my dogs ears out and there is some brown waxy stuff that come out on the cotten ball i want to know if it might be earmites because he keeps scratching and shaking his head if it is what can i get for it

Answer 1

fleas

Answer 2

I don't think It's ear mights. But I'd look into a yeast infection if it's really bothering your dog. That could be the issue. Does your dog have Floppy ears? What brand of food do you feed? [Dog food can lead to yeast infections and dog allergies] Does your dog swim a lot?  

Answer 3

My dog has had this.   It sounds like a yeast infection.   If the brown stuff resembles coffee grounds and has a slight odor to it,  then it is an ear yeast infection and it needs antibiotics prescribed.  If left untreated it can cause problems.  Doggy needs to go to the vets.

Answer 4

Definitely could be ear mites. I would recommend a visit to the vet. My dog had them and the vet recommended some liquid but I can't remember the name. Hope your dog gets well soon.

Answer 5

Sounds like ear mites because of the brown waxy stuff. You can get ear mite stuff at most stores. If it does not get better the vet is the only answer. Just imagine things deep in your ear crawling all around and biting you. Very unpleasant thought.

Answer 6

ear infection..what my dog had, bring him to the vet & btw...the Brown Stuff is Ear Wax!

Answer 7

Absolutely, it may be ear mites, or other infection.  If so, your dog is in pain.  He needs to go to the VET asap!!

Answer 8

Probably an ear infection or water in his ears. Have to vet take a look at him and they'll tell you why

Answer 9

My dog recently had a problem like this.  We had the vet come on Monday.  He said that our dog has a yeast infection in is ear, kind of like a vaginal yeast infection.  He said an ear infection is more of a yellow puss that comes out.  earmites look like dark brown coffee grains.  A yeast infection is the dark brown  that smells and looks waxy.  My vet took a quick smell and confirmed it was a yeast infection.  Call your vet they'll provide drops.  Hope this helped!