
06/18/2025
Ask the Vet: What should I do if I notice brown discharge in my pet’s ear or constantly shaking his head? 🐶🐱
If you’re noticing brown discharge (aka “gunk”) in your pet’s ear or they’re constantly shaking their head, it’s a sign something’s not right. This could mean a bacterial infection, yeast overgrowth, or even ear mites. It’s super important not to just wipe it away and hope for the best — the real problem will still be there and could get worse. Sometimes head shaking is the first clue we get before things get really painful for them.
If you’re seeing brown gunk, noticing a bad smell, or your pet just can’t stop shaking their head, give us a call! We’ll take a look, figure out what’s going on, and help get them feeling better fast.
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