Massage your puppy’s ears before allowing him to shake his head to clear away excess solution. Don’t use tissue for this, because when the tissue is saturated with the solution, it will fall apart in the ear and pieces may get left behind, which can lead to infection and other problems. Place a soaked cotton ball in your dog's ear, lower the pinna and rub the outer part of the ear to squeeze the cleaning solution down into your dog's ear.
Never Wipe Into The Ear Canal.
Then wet another cotton ball to. Your vet can give you a recommendation for a solution that will clean without irritation. Squeeze the bottle to release an appropriate amount solution into the ear.
Do Not Shove The Cotton Ball Into The Ear To.
Examine the ear and check for redness, discharge or a bad smell. Wipe the ear canal gently by using your finger and gauze (or whatever you are using instead). It is normal for there to be a small amount of light coloured wax.
Soak Ear Incisions In Warm Water For 5 Minutes By Holding A Warm Face Cloth To The Scab And Then Gently Pick Off With Clean Hands.
Wipe from the inner portion of the flap outward, taking care not to insert the cotton ball into the small portion of the ear canal. Soak it with the ear cleaning solution until it is dripping. Once your dog has a good shake, lightly moisten cotton or gauze with ear cleaner.
Wipe The Outer Part Of The Inner Ear Often To Keep Dirt Out Of The Ear Canal.
A small breed puppy may require 1 tsp. Squeeze a small amount of ear cleaning solution slowly into your puppy's ear by placing the tip of the bottle at the ear canal's entrance. Check your dogs ears frequently, at least once a week.
