Cleaning
your dog's ears
regularly is essential to avoid certain diseases.
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Choosing the product to clean your dog's ears
Before
cleaning
your dog's ears, it is necessary to choose the appropriate products.
These are available from your veterinarian, or even in pharmacies.
Prefer an ear lotion with cerumenolytic action.
It dissolves earwax before removing it.
Do
not use cotton swabs
under any circumstances : they are not adapted to the canine anatomy.
Similarly, products based on hydrogen peroxide or alcohol should be avoided, as they cause irritation in your pet's ear canal.
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What natural products to clean a dog's ears?
There are
natural solutions
for cleaning your dog's ears.
Almond oil and olive oil remain effective against earwax.
Mixing lukewarm water in equal proportion with apple cider vinegar is an excellent alternative to "classic" cleaners.
Among the products marketed, the organic ranges are just as effective in soothing itching or reducing redness.
In addition to their cleansing properties, these products can have a fungal, bactericidal or even virucidal action.
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How to clean a dog's ears?
Whether it is a
physiological saline
or any other product,
cleaning your dog's ears
requires proceeding in stages:
pull the ear to access the ear canal;
pour a few drops of serum or lotion, respecting the dosage;
Apply light pressure to the ear and massage it.
Then, insert a piece of lint-free cotton or gauze, and massage again.
This extracts the last residues.
Do not force, and stop cleaning if your dog shows pain.
In case of redness or bleeding, stop the treatment immediately.
If you have any doubts or are concerned about damaging the eardrum, consult your
veterinarian
.
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How do you clean a dog's ear with an ear infection?
Cleaning the ears of a dog with an
ear infection
requires special precautions.
The auricle should be in a vertical position.
Hold it like this and pour one to several drops.
Extend the massage step for several seconds.
You must proceed gently, because the discomfort or pain is more acute in the animal.
Then, clean the edge of the ear with an absorbent support.
You must then administer the ear infection treatment.
Depending on the state of the infection, most often it is an ointment or drops.
Wait about half an hour after cleaning
the dog's ears
before applying.
