Intense ear scratching
Frequent head shaking
Dark, crumbly ear discharge
Strong odor from the ears
Redness or irritation inside the ear
Scabs or crust around the ear
Hair loss around the ears from scratching
Sensitivity or pain when the ears are touched
Restlessness or discomfort
Seeing tiny white moving specks in the ear
Symptoms in both ears
Other pets in the home showing similar signs