Dogs need to have their ears cleaned just like humans do, but certain precautions need to be taken so that no infections follow as a result. If you want to start cleaning your dog's ear yourself instead of taking it to a grooming expert, read on for some easy-to-follow instructions.
1.)Use an ear wash formulated for ear cleaning. It's important to never use undiluted peroxide on your pet's ears as it may cause burning.
2.) Soak a cotton ball thoroughly in the ear wash. Squeeze out excess ear wash.
3.) Place the cotton ball in your dog's ear and gently rub up and down.
4.) Allow your dog to shake off excess moisture. This is important for preventing ear infections.
5.) Soak the tip of a cotton swab in the ear wash and run it along the nooks and crannies of your dog's ears.
6.) Avoid putting the swab down your dog's ear canal; leave this type of cleaning to the veterinary medical staff.
Tips and Warnings:
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Never use pure undiluted peroxide on your pet. The peroxide can harm your dog!
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If your dog has chronic ear infections, consult a veterinarian. Chronic ear infections could be a sign of allergies or other problems.
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If the ear canal looks abnormal, clean only the outside and consult a vet.
Notes:
Hazelheart:
You should always use an ear powder after cleaning the ears. The ear powder helps dry the inside of the ear, thus possibly stopping ear and/or yeast infection of the ear. The ear is a very typical place for a yeast infection in a dog.
comeonkharma:
I always do my dog's ears in the shower after I bathe her. The warmth and moister soften the wax. This improves the effectiveness of the ear cleaning product and less qtip hassle is needed. Also, cleanup is a breeze!
Archie:
I've to keep that in mind always as I used to swap soaked cotton swap quite deep inside my dog's ear, in order to be cleaner. TQ for sharing.
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