2006-11-05 15:35:31 · 15 answers · asked by Lancelot_2000 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No. Go to your vet and get an ear cleanser designed for pets. Epi-Otic is a good product and most clinics carry it.
2006-11-05 15:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by reblcwgrl 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are unsure about what you are doing, don't do it! I have used a combination of hydrogen peroxide and alcohol to clean out ears on a non-regular basis, like when fostering a stray whose ears are dirty but not infected. Any infection, best to see a vet. If you aren't sure, see a vet.
2006-11-05 23:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that would be safe as long as you're not pouring it into the ear canal. Just put some on a cotton ball and wipe out the outer part of the ear canal, only as far as you can see. And there's no need to dilute it.
2006-11-05 23:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by carleegresham 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
An old vet I used had me use straight peroxide for ear mites in a kitten. But, just be aware that the peroxide will dye the dog's hair. Vet used some on my dog where she had a small bump/sore. My black lab had a big orange spot on her back lol.
2006-11-06 00:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's not a good idea to use water in their ears; if they don't dry out properly the warm damp conditions will cause ear infections. I use a product called Epi-Otic that I bought from my vet. It dries out completely. Any kind of powder will also hold in moisture in the ear canal. Alcohol based products are better.
2006-11-05 23:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Cara B 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes. it would be safe. so would diluted rubbing alcohol (which is what some doctors recomend people clean their ears out with after they swim to avoid swimmers ear). Just use a q tip and make sure to dry it out with the dry side of the q tip
2006-11-05 23:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by TheDarkerSide 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
please do not use hydrogen peroxide on your dogs ears. it creates bacteria pockets resulting in a longer and more painful ear infection. use rubbing alcohol or an ear cleaner from the pet store
2006-11-06 13:01:25 · answer #7 · answered by Hood L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done this, and it worked, but my vet told me it is not good for the ear and that I could use Debrox or a similar product for removing ear wax. They have a product for dogs, but the vet seemed to think the human product was okay.
2006-11-06 00:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Does he have an injury or sore inside his ear? Why are you rinsing out his ear?
2006-11-05 23:38:07 · answer #9 · answered by ewema 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, i had a golden retriever and i used the same solution, and it worked. you can also get a more effictive solution from petco. after you put the solution in use a cotton swab to swipe away the excess solution because you can make the ear worse!
2006-11-06 00:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋