2007-09-20 06:57:18 · 9 answers · asked by partsman 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Epi-Otic is good stuff, there are a lot of effective ear flushes for dogs. If your dog suffers from excess accumulation of wax, or if the ear flaps are red and irritated, accompanied by strong odor, flushing the ears is not going to fix the problem (though it will help alleviate the build-up, to help prevent infection).
It is always important for your vet to check the ears and look for signs of food allergy (usually presenting with itchy ears, causing the dog to scratch and rub excessively which can injure the ear and cause severe infection), infection from other sources such as 'swimmers ear', and foreign objects (like foxtails) in the ear canal. All of these conditions MUST be treated by your vet, they will not resolve on their own.
If your dog likes to swim and puts his or her head under the water, a good flushing with the otic solution after play time is a good way to help prevent 'swimmers ear' infections.
2007-09-20 07:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by JeN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get some stuff called Epiotic from the vet that is excellent. If you dont want to go to the vet, my vet uses shampoo and water. I have also made a combination of alcohol and water and put it in the ears. I had labs that got hemotomas all the time if I didn't keep their ears very clean at all times.
2007-09-20 14:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by 2huskies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your Vet. I use a solution from DermaPet called MalAcetic Otic. It is a ear/skin cleanser for dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and just about any pet you have. Soak a cotton ball with it and swab in the ear. NEVER use a Q-tip or swab as you can damage the ear drum, your not a Vet.
2007-09-21 03:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gently use a cotton swab (do NOT dig too deep - surface cleaning only) to remove the excess debris. Often dogs get this "black junk" in their ears, that can be removed with a cotton swab. You can also use your finger with a tissue to remove the bulk of it. Gentle cleansing with a tissue and very light soap/water can also help.
Then get an antibacterial/anti-fungal topical from your vet. This will help prohibit growth and help kill off what you did not clean out. This comes in a tube and is easy to apply to your dog's ear. Just be prepared for your dog to not like any of this type of cleaning. Speak very calmly and reassuringly to him throughout the entire process and praise him for being still and good. If he fusses, don't scold, just continue being gentle. After all, messing with ears isn't comfortable for anyone. :-)
2007-09-20 14:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by doctoru2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nothing you don't go poking anything in a dogs ear, your vet can give you some ear drops and then you can wipe the worst of it away with a cloth, but that's as far as you go you can do some serious damage if you go to far. Leave it to the experts ...the vets.
2007-09-20 16:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cloth but dont clean them to inside b/c thats bad just what you can see
2007-09-20 14:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by TTC #2 Baby Dust MEEE! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cotton ball and solution from the vet's office.
2007-09-20 14:11:49 · answer #7 · answered by Rosemary K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get an ear cleaner from your vet, we use Epi-Otic.
2007-09-20 14:07:29 · answer #8 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cottonball with alcohol on it
2007-09-20 17:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋