Keeping your dog’s ears clean is an important part of their overall health and well-being. Dirty, waxy ears can cause discomfort, lead to ear infections, and affect your dog’s hearing.
To help keep your pup healthy, it’s important to understand how to properly clean your dog’s ears.
1. Prepare the Area for Cleaning
Before you start cleaning your pup’s ears, make sure that the area is well-lit and that you have all the supplies you need close at hand.
You will need a cotton ball or pad, a bottle of ear-cleaning solution (never use rubbing alcohol), and some treats to reward your pup for being so patient with you. It may also be helpful to have someone hold onto your pup while you are cleaning their ears.
2. Apply Ear Cleaner
Gently place a few drops of ear cleaner in each of your dog’s ears. Gently massage the base of your pup’s ear for 30 seconds per side before allowing them to shake out any excess cleaner. This helps break up any wax or debris that may be stuck inside the ear canal.
3. Wipe Away Wax and Debris
After massaging each side of the ear, use a cotton ball or pad soaked in ear cleaner to wipe away any wax or debris from around the outside of each ear flap.
Make sure not to push too far down into the ear as this could damage their eardrum or cause irritation in the inner ear canal.
When finished, reward your pup with a treat! After each treatment, dispose of the cotton ball or pad used in step three as it could contain bacteria that can lead to infection if put back into use on another pet or person.
Conclusion
Cleaning your pet’s ears only takes a few minutes every few weeks but can help keep them healthy and happy for years to come!
By following these steps carefully and rewarding good behavior with treats, both you and your pet should enjoy this quick routine!
If you ever notice any signs of irritation or infection in either one of their ears, contact your veterinarian immediately as these symptoms could require more serious treatment than just an at-home cleaning session.
