The Vet is too expensive right now, I need a way to clean out my dogs ears from home?

Question

Any home remedies? It is a little infected and red. I cleaned it out with warm water, but any other ideas to clean it out all the way?

Answer 1

50% white Vinegar
45% warm water
5% gentle soap


Works very well...I have a dog with chronic ear problems due to thyroid condition. It's a side effect of medication. Hope your pup gets better.

But you have to find out what type of infection he has. This is a generic remedy that makes in inhospitable for bacteria, but won't work on a yeast infection.

Answer 2

I can understand about the expense but I'm hoping you'll either work out a payment plan with your vet or perhaps find one who'll accept what you can afford to pay, because your dog is probably very uncomfortable.

A dog's ear canal is crooked -- my vet said if you imagine a kind of stove pipe with 90 degree turns. Fluid collects in the bend and will become infected, thus creating the redness and irritation.

There is something you can do that may give a little relief:

Using a cotton ball, put some hydrogen peroxide (do not use alcohol) on the cotton until it's well saturated but not dripping. Don't try to go any further than the length of your index finger, but start on the inside and try to pull the debris out of the ear on the cotton.

Don't re-use the cotton ball, take a fresh one. The peroxide will bubble when it comes into contact with the wax and dirt, so work fast and do this two or three times. Then use a dry cotton ball to dry out the ear. If you can do this 2x per day you might give puppy some comfort.

But please try to get your pal to the vet because she/he needs proper attention including the ear solution that is formulated for dogs. The vet will show you how to use it if you've never done it before.

Good luck...

Answer 3

I'm sorry, I know this isn't what you want to hear but...there are a number of reasons the ear could be infected and red, you really need to see a vet. It costs as much as a nice dinner out.

An ear infection is very painful. Depending on what is going on you could need a wet type cleaner that will dry the inside of the ear or an oily type cleaner that will keep inside the ear moist. The only way to know what you need is for a vet to look inside the ear.

But - since you are going to take suggestions on inexpensive cleaners - there is a gellcap type laxative that my vet used to have me dissolve in water - maybe 3 or 4 jellcaps per 8-10 oz. water. This makes a very mild liquid cleaner. You can gently squirt it in with a sqeeze type bottle - be sure you are being gentle and be sure you aren't creating pressure in the ear canal. If there is visible debris you can wipe it with a q-tip, but don't put the q-tip into the animals ear canal.

If this is a dog with hanging ears, and especially if there is an odor, I strongly urge you to take it to the vet.

Answer 4

You can try cleaning it, but if the infection gets pushed further into the ear it will cost you even more to clear it up. If it is yeast based, you can make it even worse.

Find a vet who might let you make payments on care. Some vets are very understanding when it comes to helping people with little cash. In the future, trim extra hair from the ears, and trying buying home ear cleaners from the pet store if your dog is prone to ear infections. Plus change your dog's food. Food allergies can cause ear infections too.

Answer 5

ask your vet what you can do @ home. But you really should take it in when you can. Depending on what is wrong requires different treatment. Some thing you use can clear one type of infection but make another one 10x worse. So until you talk to your vet becareful what you put in their ears. DO NOT stick a q-tip in there because a dogs ear canal is like the letter L and isnt straight like ours, so if you put a qtip in it most likley wont get any infection you want and can cause you more problems in the long run. Please call your vet if it gets worse.

Answer 6

1/2 and 1/2 white vinegar and water. Soak a cotton ball with this mixture and put it in his ear. Make sure the solution is body temp. for comfort. Rub this into his ears then take clean cotton balls and remove the black stuff from inside. His ears will likely become red and he will shake his head afterwards. Do this a couple of times a day. You will notice a huge difference by day two.

Answer 7

get some pet ear cleaner from any retailer in pet supplies. wet a cotton ball and gently swab inside ear. never go into ear canal. thats the way i do it and i do it for a living. if its already infected water is going to aggravate the condition and a vet is probably the only answer.leaving ears unchecked can lead to numeerous and expensive problems.

Answer 8

one solution until you can see a vet, most stores that sell pet supplies sell ear cleaning solution & ear mite drops... take a q-tip, dip in cleaning solution & rub in dogs ears (just the outer part you can see, never stick it way down in the ear) then dab dry with a clean cloth (must make sure they get dry, or it will irritate them) & then read the instructions for putting in the ear mite drops (thats probably what the redness is from anyway) i've had lots of dogs, done this all the time myself, i even give my dogs their shots & stuff, try this & if it doesn't help in the meantime, then definitely see a vet...... MAKE SURE TO GET PRODUCTS SPECIFICALLY FOR DOGS!!!

Answer 9

I would just get it checked out by a vet. S/he can prescribe your pet an antiobiotic liquid drop that costs $10 for the bottle and it will clear up the situation within a few days. Home remedies can end up hurting your pet more.

Answer 10

If that's actual contaminated, you will choose veterinary care. Black discharge or undesirable scent from the ears skill an infection that would desire to be taken care of or you possibility the canines's listening to. in the event that they're crimson because of fact they're aggravated yet no longer likely contaminated, you need to use 1T of vinegar in a quart of room-temperature water. Use a cotton ball dipped in this answer. you additionally can use witch hazel if the ears are truly nasty. canines with floppy ears (labs, poodles, beagles, etc.) might desire to have them checked and if needed, wiped sparkling a minimum of weekly to avert infections.