The short version
Dear AKC: When I take my floppy-eared dog to be groomed, he sometimes comes back shaking his head like his ear is bothering him. It appears to be a little irritated. He does occasionally get ear infections. Is there any connection between his grooming and ear infections? - Shaking My Head
Dear Shaking: Grooming, per se, doesn't cause his ear infections, but if he is prone to them there are several things that might be happening at the salon to irritate a pre-existing condition or susceptibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Can dog grooming cause ear infection?
The AKC covers this in the article linked on this page. Dear AKC: When I take my floppy-eared dog to be groomed, he sometimes comes back shaking his head like his ear is bothering him. It appears to be a l… If your dog is unwell, contact your veterinarian — this page is educational, not a diagnosis.
Can a dog be groomed with an ear infection?
The AKC covers this in the article linked on this page. Dear AKC: When I take my floppy-eared dog to be groomed, he sometimes comes back shaking his head like his ear is bothering him. It appears to be a l… If your dog is unwell, contact your veterinarian — this page is educational, not a diagnosis.
Can my dog get groomed with an ear infection?
The AKC covers this in the article linked on this page. Dear AKC: When I take my floppy-eared dog to be groomed, he sometimes comes back shaking his head like his ear is bothering him. It appears to be a l… If your dog is unwell, contact your veterinarian — this page is educational, not a diagnosis.