How to Treat Dog Ear Problems
Dogs can require a lot of ear care. Nearly all dogs have some type of ear problem at one point or another, especially long eared dogs. It is important to do some research about dog ear problems and find ways to heal them or get your dog to a veterinarian.
Items Needed:
- Vinegar
- Rubbing alcohol
- Water
- Cup or bowl
- Cotton balls
- Create a dog ear infection curing solution by equally mixing vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and water in a bowl or cup.
- Grab a cotton ball and dab it in the solution you’ve created to soak it up.
- Put your cotton ball lightly into your dog’s ear.
- Squeeze the cotton ball into the dog’s infected ear letting the solution drip in there.
- Take the cotton ball back out of the dog’s ear, and work the solution in by gently moving the ear around for 60 seconds.
- Clean up any visible dirt or wax using another cotton ball dipped in the solution.
- If the problem persists after the home treatment take your dog to a veterinarian to get checked out. Ear infections are dogs’ most common ear ailment; however, there are other possibilities. Other ear problems include aural hematoma, ear mites, yeast infections, and more. If you notice your dog shaking its head frequently, it probably has an ear problem. You may also notice some fluid discharge, swollen ears or aggression when you touch their ears. Make sure to take care of the problem quickly. Ear problems are a huge nuisance for dogs.