How To Cleaning Dogs Ears

Almost everyone that has ever had a dog has had to clean and care for their ears. Cleaning dogs ears can be a very daunting task if you don’t know how. Whether it is just a routine cleaning or you are cleaning to get rid of an infection, here are a few steps to help your cleaning go smoother. Having the right ear cleanser is the first step. I have found that VET ear cleanser is a safe, effective and easy to use product. Listed below are the steps you should follow with the above mentioned solution for the best ear cleaning results

Ear Cleaner: How to clean dog ears:

Step 1. You should be in an area that is easy to clean up, such as a kitchen, bathroom, or outside if possible.

Step 2. Having two people is always a good idea. One to hold the dog and one to clean.

Step 3. While one person holds the dog the other will grab the dogs ear by the ear tip, or pinna as it’s called and gently pull up and back. A dogs ear canal is in the shape of an L. It goes down and in, so straightening out the ear canal allows the cleaner to flow all the way to the base of the canal.

Step 4. Fill the ear canal up until you can see the fluid in the ear.

Step 5. Massage the base of the ear gently with your thumb and pointer finger to work up any debris that is deep in the canal.

Step 6. Wipe out any debris that has come to the top and any cleaner which is left with either a cotton ball or a paper towel.

Step 7. Repeat this step until you are not getting anymore debris from the ear. Allowing the dog to shake its head between cleanings may help get more debris out as well.Make sure that the cleaner you are using has both a cleaning and a drying agent in it.

It is important to keep the ears as dry as possible so that an infection does not start, and if there is an infection already, so it doesn’t continue to be a problem. Most ear cleaners  sold at the vets office have a cleaner and drying agent in them and you don’t need a prescription to get them. Cleaners can also be purchased at your local pet supply stores as well.Cleaning dogs ears is very important if you have a dog that is prone to ear infections or a dog that is frequently bathed or swims. Routine inspection of your dogs ears allows you to see if there is any redness, swelling, debris, or smell in the ear. If your dog is scratching at his ears, has a lot of debris or has an odor coming from his ears, you might want to make an appointment with your vet to have them seen. If left untreated, an infection may turn into something very serious and causes a lot of pain, swelling and sometimes a loss of hearing.