My dog limps, has ear issues, and head swelling. Are they related?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It does sound like possibly an ear infection. Usually, face swelling is not a commonly encountered sign of an ear infection so if his face continues to get swollen before tomorrow when you can have him evaluated by your veterinarian, consider having him evaluated tonight to make sure it is not something more concerning than an ear infection. In the meantime, try to limit his activity in case he has associated pain. Good luck! I will keep my fingers crossed that everything turns out well!

Monostat is not a good idea, it's not used in dogs as it doesn't solve ear infections caused by yeast, Yoda will need to get to the vet earlier than Monday, at this point it is urgent and requires to be treated today. by looking at the picture i am pretty sure he has an hear hematoma which means this condition is very painful and he will need either a surgery to remove the blood clots from the ear or a long treatment with steroids in order for this swelling to go down.

The two problems seems unrelated given your description. On one side the rash could represent a localized skin infection, which requires some skin testing to be correctly diagnosed. Systemic antibiotic may be needed. On the other side the limp could represent either a soft tissue (muscles, ligament etc etc) injury or a neurological problem. Both problems require a check up at your local veterinarian and a physical examination to be appropriately recognized. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It sounds like there are a couple of things wrong with Brownie at the moment. The swelling of his ear could be caused by an ear infection, and that could affect his hearing preventing him from responding to your call the other day. The scratching could be due to an ear infection, but it could also be caused by fleas, allergies, ringworm, or mites. With these number of symptoms, I'd recommend a vet visit first thing Monday. The vet can diagnose what is causing all of them, and can prescribe a treatment for him. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Wow, something very strange. It looks like Pimms likely has an ear infection, in addition to whatever that critter/plant material is that has attached itself to her ear. She needs to get to a vet ASAP. This is certainly not life threatening, but I would still consider going to an emergency clinic for promote evaluation, cleaning, and treatment because she's probably quite uncomfortable. Good luck!

I certainly see what you mean about the swelling around Roo's ear! It could be a swollen lymph node, which is an indication of infection. Given that it's on one side and she is eating slowly, it could be that she has a tooth root abscess on that right side leading to the swollen lymph node and slow eating. The warm ears could be due to a fever but also an ear infection. Given her multitude of symptoms, it would be best that Roo is seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing all her symptoms and can treat her accordingly. Because she has been lethargic since Wednesday, it's best that she is seen by a vet tomorrow.

It sounds like Lilo may be developing an ear infection again. Ear infections can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, or a combination of these, and can be associated with dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. Lilo needs to see a vet to have an ear swab done. Your vet can look at the sample under the microscope and treat appropriately based on what is found. Your vet will also need to examine the ear with a scope to see if the ear drum is intact, as some medications cannot be used safely if the eardrum is ruptured. Ear infections can be very painful, and can sometimes progress to include the middle or inner ear, where they can cause neurologic signs or permanent hearing loss. If she is shaking her head or scratching at her ears, please book an appointment to have Lilo seen as soon as possible to help get her feeling better. If she seems comfortable and is not doing those things then she can likely wait until Friday.