care of cockers spanial ears?

Answer 1

I use a vet-prescribed product called Otomax. I put a few drops in each ear and let them set for a few minutes to loosen up dried ear wax deep in the ear canal. In the meantime, I soak a cotton swab in Otomax and CAREFULLY clean out the ear wax in the outer ear, being sure not to go too deeply.

Then I use a cotton ball to soak up as much of the solution in the ear canal as I can. (Don't worry, the dog will do the rest when he shakes his head.)

If the dog is crying and scratching or pawing at his ear or if there is a foul smell accompanied by very dark ear wax or liquid, don't try to clean the ear. Instead, take the dog to the vet. He could have an ear infection or a mite infestation -- both conditions that the vet needs to treat.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

An Otic cleansing solution can be purchased from most vets and pet care centers, without a prescription. A 4 oz bottle lasts months, and costs around $8. Dribble a few drops of Otic solution in the ear canal. Work it in by gently massaging the base of the ear, and repeat for the other side. It's best if the solution is allowed a few minutes to work, but it can be removed immediately. Wrap a paper towel or cleanex around your finger and gently clean wax out of the ear canal. Check the dogs ears weakly for wax build up. It's fairly simple. No wax, no infection.

Answer 3

I agree with baby girl, but also, make sure you keep your dog groomed regularly, or pluck your cocker's ears yourself. If you get a pair of hemostats, just use those to grasp the hair in the ear canal, twist it around the hemostats (like spahgetti), and pull. Pet stores sell powder for this purpose, to make the hair come out easier and make it less painful. The ear canal of a dog is L shaped, so as long as you keep the q-tips straight up and down, and don't angle it in towards the head, you're safe to use q-tips. Cotton balls work well for the outer ear canal, and a cleansing solution from the vet is better and safer than one from the pet store. Baby oil stays in the ear, and actually attracts more dirt, wax, and general ickies to the ear. Alcohol can be drying to the ear canal, and cause more wax to be formed. Like in humans, a little ear wax is good, helps clean out the ears, but mass amounts, funny color or texture, or ears with an odor all need to be checked by your vet.

Answer 4

I have a 13 year old cocker spaniel. Sweetest dog ever..but has always had ear problems. She's deaf now, completely and its sooooo sad.

I would take her to the vet very often just to get her ears checked. If we would have done the same maybe my Maggie wouldn't be like this now. Good luck and always ask a vet before you put anything in her ears!!

Answer 5

I have a cockapoo but she suffers with her ears terribly and that is the characteristics of the spaniel.I use a dog ear cleansing solution once a week and have to administer Otomax ointment, that was prescribed by the vet,when they really act up.The ear wash ,if done regularly,keeps the problem under control.Good Luck! Make certain that ears mites aren't a factor.

Answer 6

Depends on the age of the dog. Get a solution from the pet store or vet for cleaning their ears if they are of age, and use paper toliet paper or baby wipes since they are soft. If they arent of age to get the solution just use baby wipes. You can use your finger to wipe out their ear with whatever you use, the ear is deep enough so you dont have to worry, you wont stick your finger in that far. I was nervous the first time I cleaned one of their ears too.

Answer 7

Use a cotton ball with ear cleaner or baby oil. Gently wipe the inner ear, but do not push in to the eardrum

Answer 8

go and by some ear cleaning solution for dogs ... we buy it and do our maltese ears once a day... you put the cleaner in and squeeze the ear closed and move the solution around in the ear moving your hand in a up and down motion.... it sucks out all the yucky stuff... dont put anything else in the ear or home solutions dogs have very senisive ears ...it works try it !!!

Answer 9

only thing i use to clean my dogs ( pit and American bulldogs ) ears out is q tips but you must have control of your dog or like mine is just love to get it done its probally easier if you start that when their young but it really does good just dont go deep n the ear

Answer 10

they get very smelly and nasty if they aren't taken care of properly....cotton balls, rubbing alcohol, and hemostats......take a cotton ball and pinch it with the hemo's and drench it with alcohol, and then lift the ear and clean where you see all that dirt, but MAKE SURE NOT TO PUT THE COTTON BALL OR ANY OTHER OBJECT IN THE EAR CANAL....