Jeffrey B. asked
My 1.5-year-old English Staffordshire Terrier bitch's right ear has gone limp and is causing her irritation. It does not appear to be sore, and she is not scratching at it, but is shaking her head a lot. What could be causing this and what should I do?
July 19th, 2024
Richard B. answered
The frequent head shaking in your dog is likely due to something lodged deep in the ear canal, such ...
July 19th, 2024
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