How to Clean a Dog's Ears With Debrox
Dogs are notorious for having ear problems. This makes keeping their ears clean very important. Debrox, an earwax cleaner designed for humans, is one product you can use to help keep your pooch's ears clean and healthy. By following a few simple steps, you can easily clean your dog's ears at home.
Materials
- Gentle, alcohol-free pet ear cleaner
- Cotton cloths
- Debrox ear cleaner
Procedure
- Check each of the dog's ears carefully. The inside of a healthy ear should be pink and have no odor. There may be some hair, wax and dirt in the ear. If the ear is red or hot, there is any blood, white discharge, a foul smell, large amounts of impacted wax or the ear seems painful, the dog could have an infection or other problem. You should consult a veterinarian before proceeding. If all is well, you can move to step 2.
- Tilt the dog's head to the side. Pull the ear flap upward to straighten and expose the ear canal.
- Put 1-5 drops of Debrox into the ear. For large dogs, use five drops, and for small dogs use 2. Gently massage the base of the ear canal.
- Keep the dog still and quiet for 3-5 minutes to give the medication time to work. If he shakes his head, clean up any discharge, and do not let him lick at it.
- Wipe around the ear with the cotton cloth. Remove any remaining drops or discharge. Do not put your fingers in the dog's ear or pick at any wax deposits. Simply wipe the outside of the ear to remove obvious discharge.
- Put a few drops of the pet ear clear into the ear as per the label directions. Massage the base of the ear for about 20 seconds, and wipe with a cloth.
- Repeat steps 2-6 for the other ear.
Tips
- Talk to your veterinarian before using Debrox in your dog's ears, especially if the animal has a history of ear problems.
- If your dog is skittish or has a history of snapping or biting, have his ears professionally cleaned. Do not put yourself at risk.