I don't believe Nikko has any fleas or anything. He's on trifexis, gets drops of essential oils on his collar, and gets garlic and ACV in his food as well as coconut oil. So I don't believe it's a bug or dry skin issue. He's been constantly scratching at his right ear the past few days. I don't see anything in the ear, everything looks good. Any thoughts?

It could be an allergy. Has he been anywhere new recently or eaten anything different?

Nope nothing new, no new places. He's always been a pretty avid scratcher, but it seems to be worse this week. I don't see any thinning hair or scabs or anything. Weird.

I'd suspect an inner ear infection- I'd consult your vet especially since it's been a few days.

Is there an odor to that ear? I agree with Lani...it sounds like an infection.

I don't smell anything strange. Just smells like a dog that needs a bath haha.

Might be an ear infection. My Buddy had an episode of constantly scratching an ear. i just let itbe cause i couldnt find anything wrong. But a few weeks later during a routine vet visit we noted there was a little discharge leaking out. Might only be in the inflammatory period now thats why you dont see any discharge yet. But then again it could be something else. ..