(PET CARE) How do you know if
your dog’s ears need to be cleaned? Are you unsure about how to go about
cleaning your pup’s ears? Check out the guide below on when and how to
clean your dog’s ears, and what types of products to use. — Global
Animal
Need help cleaning your dog's ears?
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Unclean
ears of your dog can often provide a favorable breeding ground for
yeasts, virus, parasites, and bacteria, with their dirty, warm and moist
environment. Taking care of your dog’s grooming and hygiene is your
responsibility and must not be taken lightly. Make cleansing the ears of
your canine friend a weekly ritual from the very start to avoid any
undesirable health problems or infections later.
Choosing a Cleansing Product For Your Dog’s Ears
The
foremost step in cleansing your pooch’s ears is to choose a good
cleaning product. You can get one at a good wholesale dog supplies
store. When selecting the cleansing solution, try not to pick a product
that contains alcohol as one of the ingredients as it may sting insides
of your doggie’s ears. On the other hand, an alcohol-containing product
may work just fine if your dog has any threatening ear condition that
can be soothed with a powerful disinfectant.
A soft cotton cloth and preferably an ear powder are some other things that you will need.
When to Clean Ears of Your Dog?
If
your dog scratches his ears often, his ears smell bad, or when he
shakes his head quite frequently lately, these are usually viable signs
that you need to clean his ears. But this may also be an indication of
an infection and may suggest that you should consult your vet.
Try
starting your cleaning session when your pooch is relaxed, preferably
after a meal or may be near the bedtime. Be gentle yet firm and help him
stay calm. Cleansing process can be an odd experience for your dog but
make sure that he is settled and you have all things ready with you at
an arm’s length.
Step-by-Step Method to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
1.
Gently turn the ear-flap (pinna) of your dog upwards. Once his ear
canal is easily visible, put a few drop of ear cleansing solution in
your pooch’s ear and slightly massage his ear flap between the base of
his ear and your thumb or forefingers for 20-30 seconds. This allows the
cleansing solution to seep deeper inside the ear.
2.
Your pet may shake his head to get the extra solution off him. Let him
do that and once he calms down, proceed with the next step.
3.
Remove extra debris and wax that may have surfaced due to the solution
and shaking with the help of a soft cotton cloth. Do not try to insert
anything in the ear canal.
4. Fold
back the ear-flaps of your dog when you are done and let his ear canals
go dry. After around five minutes, put in some ear drying powder in his
ears and your job is done.
Regular
cleansing sessions of your pooch’s ears help evade many ear problems and
may save you many avoidable vet visits in the future. Hearing is one of
the strongest senses for dogs and must be cared for properly.
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