Cleaning your dogs ears

It’s a good idea to examine your dog regularly so that you can determine what is normal and the same goes for his ears.  This way, abnormalities can be detected early. Infections require veterinary advice.

Cotton balls, make up removal pads or a soft tissue will do to apply a doggy ear cleaner/cleanser.  Don’t use an applicator impregnated with a substance unless it is designed for this purpose.  The cleanser can be poured onto the pad and then the pad gets gently moved or massaged around the top inside of the ear flap.  Just go to the areas you can see.  Anything deeper than what you can see is the vet’s department.  The canal is a very delicate area that you should avoid and don’t touch with cotton tips.

Only ever do an ear flush if your vet has advised you to do so.  If there is potentially a problem with the eardrum, pouring the liquid in can be dangerous.  Don’t use any instruments in the canal and cleaning the ears outdoors is handy because if your dog shakes his head excess liquid may shake off.  Most dog specific ear cleansers have some content of drying agent to help them evaporate quickly.

Masen photographed here, is very proud of his teddy bear looks and handsome ears.

Leah & Angela OMeara

Hound Dog Day Care (Specialists in Dog Minding & Dog Boarding, Pet Sitting Brisbane & Doggy Day Care Brisbane)