Why does my dog whine when I scratch his ears?

Why does my dog whine when I scratch his ears?

If your dog suddenly starts whining and scratching at her ears, sometimes hard enough to make them red and raw, she may have a common canine health problem—an ear infection. An ear infection is a common condition in dogs, especially those with floppy ears, such as Basset Hounds and Cocker Spaniels.

Why does my Mini Schnauzer keep scratching her ears?

There is some type of animal talc which helps with ear plucking. just back from the vets, my mini schnauzer had itchy ears and was not in good form, had to have her ears plucked and flushed and is on medication for an ear infection. please look after their ears. she also got her teeth cleaned when she was there.

Is it normal for a Schnauzer to shake his head?

Max does this, shakes his head, etc, it is not unusual. It is important to keep up with plucking the hairs out of the ears to avoid infections, Schnauzers have very narrow ear canals. I suggest you try and do it between groomings. There is some type of animal talc which helps with ear plucking.

What kind of ears does a schnauzer have?

(This dog was not a mixed breed, but her ears were different than other Schnauzer type ears, they were not cropped or anything, but they stood up kinda like deer ears & they never flopped down).

How old do Schnauzers have to be to moult?

Some Schnauzers, and obviously some Schnoodles, have sensitive skin and very narrow, furry ear canals. As they do not moult, it becomes a breeding ground for mites and infection. The hairs in the ears must be plucked regularly. My puppy is 9 weeks old.

There is some type of animal talc which helps with ear plucking. just back from the vets, my mini schnauzer had itchy ears and was not in good form, had to have her ears plucked and flushed and is on medication for an ear infection. please look after their ears. she also got her teeth cleaned when she was there.

Max does this, shakes his head, etc, it is not unusual. It is important to keep up with plucking the hairs out of the ears to avoid infections, Schnauzers have very narrow ear canals. I suggest you try and do it between groomings. There is some type of animal talc which helps with ear plucking.

(This dog was not a mixed breed, but her ears were different than other Schnauzer type ears, they were not cropped or anything, but they stood up kinda like deer ears & they never flopped down).

What makes a Giant Schnauzer a bad dog?

Fearfulness in a Giant Schnauzer can also be dangerous because it can lead to defensivebiting if the dog becomes frightened and feels cornered. Potential animal aggression. Many Giant Schnauzers are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex. Some have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures.