Can I clean my dogs ears with rubbin alcohol?

Question

will that hurt my dog in any way, or is there anything else I can clean her ears with?

Answer 1

if the dog has a scratch or something in his ear it will hurt the dog but it will take the infection out and clean it.

Answer 2

Cleaning Dogs Ears With Alcohol

Answer 3

I have been having problems with the guy in the pic. I have spent 300+ dollars at the vet and still he is constantly shaking. The new stuff he gave me is called Mometamax and it is more irritating than the surolan was. Neither have been working and last night he was up all night shaking and scratching. I read someone used a capful of 70% alcohol in there dog's ears when they had problems (bacteria problems and monostat (women stuff for yeast infection). So this morning I was feeling so bad for him I decided to try the alcohol. I did the ear that was bothering him and voila. He stopped shaking. He started to scratch the other ear (below the ear deep) so I put some in that one as this ear was the first ear to give him a problem. All of a sudden he is fast asleep and not suffering. It was easy and he did not seem to mind it for some reason as when I come toward him with the otic cleanse or medicine he would run away. So the new medicine for my dog's ear's when he has a problem WILL BE a cap full of 70% ALCOHOL.

Answer 4

By any chance do you have access to a Veterinary school? Your puppy was not BORN with an ear infection :( It may have a congenital problem, not infection though, it may have a genetic predisposition to a problem, or it may by now have a very deep seated problem that needs a very concerted effort and a different set of treatments to clear up or contain the problem. You may just need a fresh set of investigative minds to look at the problem. But I bet the smell is nothing compared to the agitation your poor dog is going through :( Your vet should have an external ear cleansing solution that would not be an irritant to the internal ear problem (the cotton balls are another solution to any solution getting in to the ear - I use that frequently in my business as a dog groomer for that same problem ). The alcohol being used too frequently on the ear leather can set up an entirely different set of problems there since it is very drying but I do understand the oily problem you are probably fighting. If you can control your dog's head, stuff the ears and use a washcloth and Dawn dishwashing liquid, that stuff is great for cutting grease Just rinse the ear leather thoroughly and pat dry well before removing cotton balls.

Answer 5

Can I clean my dogs ears with rubbin alcohol

Answer 6

Rubbing alcohol might be a bit irritating, especially if there are any sores inside you can't see. First, why do you feel you need to clean them. Healthy dogs shouldn't have dirty ears. If a dog has dirty ears you should take it to the vet to make sure there are no problems, like an infection, or mites. If your dog has a problem in the ear, alcohol will not fix the problem, you will need to use a medication made specifically for that particular problem.
Does your dog have floppy ears that lye down over the opening? If so, it's more likely than not that there is an infection going on, is your dog a cocker spaniel? They are more prone to infection than most dogs. Have a vet check your dogs ears before making any decision on treatment. Sometimes you can do more harm than good by treating a problem that has not been properly diagnosed.
If you can't afford it right now, better to use something like mineral oil, but please take it to a vet ASAP.

Answer 7

i have a cocker spaniel. he has long ears and his ears get dry and dirty. i never use alcohol for fear it will burn an already affected irritation or cut. don't use alcohol either. test it on your own wound --if you insist. how to clean, then? simple --I use very little oil, it rubs well and keeps the dry part wet. of course before i do that -- i clean with man made (i make them myself) cotton and rub the dirty part -- you do that at least once a week. and love your dog...it is the best part of the cleaning process.

Answer 8

Dogs are one of the most common pets world wide. Because of this, it makes sense that there are many different dog training methods out there. Unfortunately, most of these training methods are less than ideal to use for your pet.

Because of all of these differing dog training methods out there, many new pet owners get confused which to follow and even start using methods that are highly inaccurate or counter-productive for their pets. This article will show you the top three dog training methods that you should avoid like the plague!

Method 1: Using Punishment as Training

You'd be surprised how many pet owners use punishment as their "bread and butter" for obedience training. Unfortunately, as with bread and butter, this is one of those dog training methods that is very "unhealthy" for both you and your pet.

Think about it. When you punish anything, whether it's a dog or a human being, you're using negative energy. It's like you're a dictator and your pet is your slave. This is a very negative relationship between both and will only lead to problems in the future.

You want to establish a positive, loving relationship with your dog. Punishment is NOT how to do it. There are much more effective training approaches out there that work much better.

Method 2: The "One Person in the House Trains the Dog" Method

I couldn't think of a more creative title so I just named it the most descriptive title! Basically this is one of those common dog training methods that people follow without even realizing it! Here's a common scenario:

There is one dog and multiple people in the house that play with, feed, and take care of the dog. Out of those many people, only one actually trains the dog to listen and obey them. The others merely play with the dog.

This dynamic is highly ineffective if you are serious about training your dog. The reason is that only one person training a dog, no matter how great their training skills are, will not get the dog to listen to everybody. The dog will realize that it needs to behave around one person, but know that the other people don't care. Dogs are smart! They know who the "dominant" people are and who they can get away with more "mischief" with.

I've seen this problem happen with many pet owners where they try really hard to train their pet but cannot achieve any results. The reason is often that while one person is trying to train their pet to not do one thing, the other people in the house are actually rewarding the very thing!

An example of this is when dogs jump on people. This is not good behavior and one person could be training them to stop this. At the same time, another family member may think it's cute and pet and cuddle them after they do this. What's a dog to think when different reactions happen with different people?

Method 3: Following No Dog Training Methods - Using Intuition

I know many pet owners that think that because they have children and successfully raised them that they can get their dog to listen to them as well! Aside from the big ego, this approach assumes that dogs learn exactly the same way that humans learn.

While this is true to some extent, dogs are dogs and people are people. Different approaches are needed for different animals. While they may be more subtle than training a giraffe, they are still there and have a big impact on the results you'll see.

It is important to understand exactly what you are teaching your pets to do and not to do. If you don't, you may very well end up doing things counter-productive.

The best solution to this is to pick up a book or go find some training course out there that has a depth of coverage on the topic.

Other Poor Methods of Approach

If you've been trying to train your dog for a few weeks now and haven't seen any real results then I'm pretty sure that you're following a "Method to Avoid" approach. While I only listed three methods, there are thousands of other approaches that don't work. Take the results that you are getting as a signal if you are using a good method or a poor one. If you haven't seen any good results from your approach, move on and try another one.

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Answer 9

I'm doing basic obedience right now. My trainer hasn't once handled my dog. He has shown me how to handle my dog by using his own dog but that's about it. The reasoning is that I need to learn how to do these basic corrections and what not myself. Learn more https://tinyurl.im/LbkcZ

I have never considered sending my dog away for training. I guess I haven't found that much of a problem with him to even think about it.

Again, it may also have to do with the level of training you are looking for etc. No idea lol. I'm not a trainer. I think a first time dog owner needs to learn simple commands and how to handle their dog themselves as well.

Answer 10

Actually the best cleaner to use on the inside of a dogs ear is a mixture of 1 part water to 1 part peroxide. Peroxide is not as harsh as rubbing alcohol and won't have the drying out effect that alcohol does, so it won't cause the dog to scratch because his ear is dry and itchy.

Answer 11

Witch Hazel is a better choice. Alcohol is very drying and can then lead to more problems than you already have. If there is a lot of debris, use mineral oil.
If there is foul smelling yellow gunk, see the vet. That can highly suggest an infection!!