How to clean my dog's ear?

Question

How can i clean my dog's ear?? her ear smells bad and awful and I want to get rid of it.... I tried using cotton buds with lukewarm water and rubbed it to the black/brown like stinky substance in her ear but its no good, i cant remove that smelly substance..

any suggestions??

Cheers

Answer 1

You need to take him to the vet, what he has is a yeast infection. This will not go away on it's own. The vet will give you an ear wash solution and some medication to put in the ear/s for several days and that will clear it up..

Once it is cleared up be sure to use the ear cleaner about 2x a week since he is prone to ear infections now..

Answer 2

Cleaning a dog's ear?

As this is my first dog I had to learn all the requirements and needs of a dog at a one time and started getting used to it.

First and most of all, go check at the vet.

As for me, they gave me a liquid. A liquid which I squish on some soft cottons "harmless" and clean softly on his ears. Not more than 3 times per week; since the wax is also useful and can become harmful if affected.

You have to consult a vet before doing anything.

Don't worry about it. Ear cleaning is one of the simplest things in dog grooming.

Answer 3

i ought to take your canines to the vet first of all, to ascertain why the ears are dirty to commence with and to make confident there is not an infection. once you get the an infection less than administration the vet can recommend a good purifier. a previous individual responded with a house treatment that I actual have used myself with good fulfillment (the only with the apple cider vinegar). there's a skinny celaphane like layer of tissue that protects the interior ear called the tympanic membrane. If it truly is broken from an infection or has a hollow in it and also you pour some beverages into the ear you threat detrimental the canines ears completely even ensuing in head tilts or lack of listening to. extra ideal to be threat-free then sorry. enable the vet seem interior the ear to make confident the tympanic membrane is undamaged and proceed from there. once you get the right rinse you are able to sparkling them periodically from then on and dodge any better issues. I actual have a lab with persistent ear issues and that i nonetheless have them checked once later on. good success :o))

Answer 4

Since you have tried the cotton ball, take the pet to your vet, there is infection in the ear, pet needs medication immediately. Nothing you could do will get rid of it. Doing it yourself could make the pet deaf.

Answer 5

go to the vet or call 1-800-pet meds but do take care of it a smell means infection or he might have real bad ear mites poor dog friend help him

Answer 6

Your next visit to the pet store, ask the store representative what they recommend. All reputable Pet Stores should carry ear drops as well as medication. or On your next vet visit ask the vet if this has something to do with your pets diet. If your dogs ears are long, is it possible her ears go into the food/water?

Answer 7

take your dog to the vet, it sounds like she has an ear infection and your vet will have you get a perscription earoil that you put in her ears and let her shake out (it smells good) and some ear ointment.

Answer 8

the bad smell might be a yeast infection. Check with a vet

Answer 9

this is easy, get a worn out bathrag or wash cloth, rinse in hot water then wring it out, moisten it with a tiny amount of baby oil or even olive oil, stick one finger into the rag and hold the rag around it, then put your finger into your dog's ear, their ears are larger than ours and your finger will fit, this will feel soooo good
to your dog
good luck

Answer 10

Vinegar works real well but check with the vet first.