Is there a natural way to clean a Dogs ears?

Answer 1

Some saline solution and a cotton ball. That's what we use on our cats.

Answer 2

How To Avoid Ear Infections

Ingredients:

White vinegar
Powdered boric acid
Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
Betadine antiseptic (or generic equivalent)


Directions for mixing the solution together:

Pour 6 ounces of isopropyl alcohol in to a plastic applicator bottle.
Add 1/2 tablespoon of boric acid powder.
Add 2 ounces of white vinegar.

Shake the solution extremely well, until the boric acid powder is fully dissolved.
Once the powder is dissolved, add one teaspoon of the Betadine antiseptic, and
shake it up some more.

Squirt the solution inside your dog's ear until the ear canal is completely full.
Massage the outside of the ear to help slosh the cleaning solution around inside.
Hold the dog still for about a minute.

Be sure to shake the solution up really well before each and every time you use it.
The boric acid has a tendency to settle at the bottom of the bottle.
Store at room temperature.

Use the cleaning solution daily until you start to see some improvement.
Gradually cut back to once per week when you are happy with the condition of the ear.
When the ear seems completely free of infection, you can go two weeks between treatments.

Answer 3

I have two very hairy dogs, (you can see them on my 360 page). I found this to help. Hope it helps you:

How to Clean a Dog's Ears


Even though we give them lots of good scratches, when it comes to grooming, the ears of dogs are frequently the most neglected parts of their bodies. But their ears are also one of the most important areas to attend to. Ear infections can be serious, and can begin easily if an animal's ears are not kept clean. After all, how will Biffer know when to start salivating if his ears don't pick up the sound of kibble hitting his bowl? Make sure your furry guests keep their ears perked up by following these simple steps.

1. To Clean or Not to Clean—That is the Question
Be careful! If the dog's ears have an offensive odor, or if he has been scratching them repeatedly, you should not remove the icky stuff that might have accumulated; whatever's there can help your vet determine the cause of the "ear-itation" and figure out how to treat it. So if he's scratching, or if you're tempted to plug your nose while cleaning his ears, you should turn the task over to your veterinarian or veterinary technician first; she can take swabs of the substance for examination.



2. Ear We Are
Before you start your scrubbing, make sure you've set the table. You should have your supplies set out and ready to go. Put out your cotton balls and cleaner—a commercially prepared ear cleaner with a low alcohol content is best. Wash your hands thoroughly so you don't introduce any infectious particles to the dog's ears. You may want to work with a buddy; your friend can provide distracting pats while the ear cleaning takes place.

3. Wipe Out!
Once you've determined that your dog's ears are merely dirty and not full of mites or infection, you can remove the dirt. Using a cotton ball moistened with mineral oil, gently wipe out the inner surface of the animal's earflap. Discard the first cotton ball and moisten another; with this one, clean out the part of the ear canal that you can see. Stop when you feel resistance-don't try to stick the cotton ball any farther into the ear than it should go. Repeat this process on the other ear. Make sure you remove any foreign matter, whether it's dirt, bugs, or just waxy buildup.



4. Ears to You!
Give your furry friend a pat, give your helper a high-five, and send your little buddy on his way. Now he'll be well-prepared to hear those wonderful words:

"Look, honey, he's beautiful! He'd be a wonderful new member of our family."

"Oh, you're right. And his ears are so clean!"



Cues and Tips on Q-Tips
While cotton swabs are a natural choice for cleaning human ears, you should not use them on animals. Not only are they less efficient (imagine how long it would take to clean a basset hound's ears with a Q-tip), they can be dangerous: If an animal is startled and jerks his head while you're cleaning his ears, the cotton swab could get jammed into his ear canal, causing all sorts of pain and distress. Use cotton balls instead; they're much softer and less likely to get stuck in the animal's aural orifices. A Note on the Ears of Kitties
Since cats are even more meticulous than professional groomers, your kitties probably won't need to have their ears cleaned. But their ears should always be checked when they enter the shelter, and if you notice one of your feline charges scratching his ears, or if his ears have a bad smell, you should notify a veterinarian and have the cat checked out. Don't remove any substances, because swabs of the secretions will help the veterinarian diagnose the cause of the infection.


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Answer 4

I wasn't too sure there was a way to clean them "naturally", but any good saline solution will work, or go to your vet and buy some ear cleaner. But, if you were to buy this cleaner, be sure to bathe the dog after use. It makes the coat very oily and gross (this is coming from someone heavily involved in the dog show world).

Good Luck!

Answer 5

The only way that I know of to clean dogs ears, and I have grown up with dogs, is to claen them out with Q-tips.

Answer 6

you can use the same stuff you use for swimmers ear on your dog
our dog got stuff in her ears and after a week of using q-tips with the solution she got better

Answer 7

Isopropyl alcohol, and a cotton ball. Damp, not wet!!

Answer 8

Warm water and a paper towel.

Answer 9

olive oil and cotton balls, it works well and it helps to keep ear mites away