Mine are starting the same thing. They always do it this time of year. Sometimes I treat for earmites and if they seem ok then we skip the vet. I can always tell if its an ear infection because they start to show their not feeling well. Then we go to the vet!
I wonder if it's allergies since we go through this every Spring?

Anyway...I hope LilEli is ok and doesn't need much treatment. Don't you hate fighting them when its an ear situation? They can flatten them to the point that you just about can't get in there!! Keep us posted on how he is doing.