Cleaning your dogs ears at home is an important part of their grooming routine to ensure good health and avoid infection or irritation. Here are some tips and supplies you can use to clean your dogs ears at home:
Supplies:
- A general-purpose ear cleanser designed for pets
- Cotton balls or gauze
- Treats to reward your dog
Steps:
- Choose a gentle ear cleanser designed for pets and recommended by your veterinarian.
- Hold your dogs ear open while on their side and fill the exposed ear canal with the cleanser.
- Massage the base of the ear right next to the head to help the cleanser loosen any debris.
- Let your dog shake their head to help remove the loosened debris.
- Gently wipe away any debris as far into the ear canal as you can comfortably reach using a cotton ball or gauze.
- Repeat on the other ear.
- Reward your dog with treats to make the process more appealing.
Its important to avoid using irritants such as alcohol-based wipes, Q-Tips, or hydrogen peroxide, which can put too much pressure on the ear canal and irritate healthy skin cells and sensitive tissue. Also, avoid using homemade ear cleaning solutions, as they can be harmful to your dogs ears. If your dog has chronic ear infections, a medicated ear cleaning solution may be necessary, and your veterinarian can help you choose the best one for your pet.
