Jack is 6 ye old ragdoll. He had 3 days laid around some. After 3 days he started eating really good again. But sakes his head off and on. Since he is so long haired i trimmed his long ear hairs some and cleaned the waxy stuff. He is on rwvelution vet said few weeks ago no mites. I started him on claitin 1/4 mg yesterday. Acts more alert. Why is he shaking his head. Its not constant but noticed it serveral times last few days.
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head shaking several days
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If the vet said no ear mites then that takes away the most obvious cause. Are you applying anything inside his ears?
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No. I am not putting anything in his ears. Last nite to rule out things i trimmed some of the longest hairs that might be tickling him when the vent blows and he does get mild dark wax i cleaned off last night. Going to watch him today to see if better. He did not sneeze any 2 days in row but had some small d sneezes last nite and this morning. I gave him clairitin now 3 days in row. 1/4 pill. I read allergies can cause head shaking. He does not turn head sideways so i know his balance is ok. Other than slight sneezing and picky eating. I may up him 1/2 clairitin or try chloratrymeton
I would highly recommend that you not medicate him with any OTC medications without consulting a vet. If this doesn't get better very soon then another vet visit is in order.
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My cat used to get some kind of fungus in his ears and it was very irritating. I think the vet had to clean it out and prescribe some drops. Might want to have vet do a re-check of ears.
