Dogs will often scratch or paw at their ear (s), rub their face or
ear against the floor, and may even snap or attempt to bite in pain.
Symptoms of this pet health condition in cats and dogs include the following: Scratching or pawing at the
ear, Head shaking, Rubbing the
ear against furniture or the
floor, Discharge from the
ear, Swelling of the
ear canal, Odor coming from the
ear, Redness of the
ear canal, Scabs or crusts around the
ear, Hair loss around the
ear, Balance issues, Walking in circles, Pain in the
ear and Hearing loss.
Mites biting and crawling about inside the
ear cause intense itching, and puppies typically shake their heads, dig at their
ears, or rub their heads
against the
floor or furniture and may cry.