Common Reasons Dogs Shake Their Heads
Itchiness due to skin allergies. Irritant trapped in their ear such as grass seeds, water or insects. Bacterial or yeast infection. Inflammation of ear canal.
Why does my does keep shaking his head?
Without fingers and thumbs, dogs instinctively shake their heads to relieve discomfort, itchiness or irritation; it's an effective way to clear the ear canal of water, dirt, or insects.
How do I stop my dog from shaking his head?
Head shaking that occurs because of water getting into the ears is easily prevented by placing cotton balls (or half a cotton ball for small breeds) in the dog's ears prior to bathing or swimming. Avoid spraying or dumping water directly on your dog's head during a bath.
