Because of this, it is important to be on the watch for any signs indicating an infection, such as head shaking or scratching, and know how to
clean their ears carefully.
Not exact matches
Consider breeds
carefully if
cleaning your Spaniels
ears or wiping the slobber out from between your Mastiffs lip folds grosses you out.
For the time being, whilst the remaining course of antibiotics are being given; you could try to treat the
ears with a topical
ear cleaner which is available from your local pet shop and follow the instructions
carefully.
If there is any waxy residue, it should be
carefully removed using cotton balls and an
ear cleaning solution specifically formulated for dog
ears.
If you see dirt inside his
ears,
clean them very
carefully with a wet cotton ball.
Always follow the directions
carefully on any
ear solutions; overzealous
cleaning (too often or too deeply) can cause irritation and pain.
Remove foreign bodies
carefully with your fingers, then
clean the
ear with mineral oil.
You'll learn why it's important to get your dog used to being brushed and groomed from the time he is a young pup as well as how to
clean his
ears,
carefully trim his nails and even brush his teeth without totally destroying your relationship.
The
ear canals should be
carefully cleaned with the use of a special lotion.
They are however meant to be
carefully handled and one should not use other products in
cleaning the dog's eyes and
ears than those that are intended for it.
If nothing else,
cleaning ears once a week provides the opportunity to check them
carefully to see if there are any issues that need further attention.