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Hello..I have a new Chi named "BOO" (we got him on Halloween) he was born Aug.22nd...making him about 9 weeks old. He is extremely lively and the cutest little thing ever. I love him so much. My irish terrier mix who is 3 years old does not care for him too much though...but I think this will change when BOO gets older and more mature. At any rate....I have noticed that BOO paws at his right side of his face like he is scratching something on the right side....I dont know if its his ear, his eye or what. His eyes look to be in excellent condition...there is no discharge...no cherry eye. his ears are clean and there is no foul odor. He only does this perhaps 3 times a day and only takes about 4 swipes with his paw to the area each time....so its definitely not excessive. He has been doing this ever since I took him home from the pet shop 5 days ago. He does have an appointment for follow-up shots in 1 week. But in the meantime, anybody have any clue what this could be ? And yes..today, when he scratched at the right side of his face, he yelped in pain briefly for the 1st time.

Thanks again....I appreciate the advise.

Norm in Miami

Definately mention it to the vet when you get to the appointment. You may want to see if you can get in a few days earlier just to be sure.
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>>Hello..I have a new Chi named "BOO" (we got him on Halloween) he was born Aug.22nd...making him about 9 weeks old. He is extremely lively and the cutest little thing ever. I love him so much. My irish terrier mix who is 3 years old does not care for him too much though...but I think this will change when BOO gets older and more mature. At any rate....I have noticed that BOO paws at his right side of his face like he is scratching something on the right side....I dont know if its his ear, his eye or what. His eyes look to be in excellent condition...there is no discharge...no cherry eye. his ears are clean and there is no foul odor. He only does this perhaps 3 times a day and only takes about 4 swipes with his paw to the area each time....so its definitely not excessive. He has been doing this ever since I took him home from the pet shop 5 days ago. He does have an appointment for follow-up shots in 1 week. But in the meantime, anybody have any clue what this could be ? And yes..today, when he scratched at the right side of his face, he yelped in pain briefly for the 1st time.
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>>Thanks again....I appreciate the advise.
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>>Norm in Miami

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A dog new to your home needs to visit your veterinarian within the first one to two days. A week is too long to wait.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47