DogAge® Tip of the Week Wax onWax out: The Safe and Healthy Way to Clean Your Dog's Ears January 82009
Ear cleaning is not a tail-wagging event for many dogs but occasional gentle cleaning is the best way to keep infections away. Here are a few pointers: Have your vet recommend an ear wash solution and demonstrate how it should be used. Also ask how often and how thoroughly you should be attending to your dog's ears since over cleaning can be harmful. Wash your hands before beginning -- you don't want to introduce any new nasties to the ear canal. Place the tip of the bottle of ear wash just a few millimeters inside the ear canal and slowly squirt in the recommended amount. Rub lightly around the base of the ear with your fingers to help the solution settle in. Reach into the ear with a cotton ball or gauze pad but don't dig and don't use cotton swabs. Gently wipe away any discharge or wax that's within your reach.
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