How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears – VetVid Episode 003
Cleaning your dog’s ears can be easy, but you’ll need to follow proper precautions. Dr. Mike walks you through a routine ear cleaning step-by-step so that you can perform ear cleaning for your dog. If there is an ear infection you’ll learn what precautions to take and what to discuss with your vet.
Duration : 0:2:44
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April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Thanks this came in …
Thanks this came in handy.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
@britchesiscool …
@britchesiscool This is not always easy for some pets. Try a chew toy or a treat when you start. Possibly try when your dog just wakes up. You may have to ask a neighbor to help.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
While this is …
While this is helpful, I don’t have a partner to hold my dogs head while I attempt to clean her ears. How do you guys restrain the head so she doesn’t move? I tried using my arm but she wiggles out! Blargh!
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
my dogs got no nose
my dogs got no nose
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
thank you
thank you
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Yes, vinager and …
Yes, vinager and water is safe. With any infection, have the vet check to see that the “ear drum” is intact.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Is it okay if i use …
Is it okay if i use mixed vinegar and water to clean my dog’s ears? is that safe?
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
hi guys i have a …
hi guys i have a friend and she never cleANs her dog ears what r the conququences if u dont clean them?
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Any gentle cleaner …
Any gentle cleaner for routine cleaning. If your Golden Ret. requirs frequent cleaning, your veterinarian may want to perform a cytology and/or culture to determine the type of medication and cleaner. There are different types of cleaners if yeast or bacteria are present. Also, ALLERGIES are one of the most common reasons dogs get reoccuring infections. Check with your veterinarian.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the reply. The 70% alcholo is actually that’s what one vet recommended (even in times of ear infection), though another has recommended a commercial solution. Is there another product you would recommend for a Golden Retriever that requires frequent ear cleaning?
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
No, I would not …
No, I would not use that high alcohol as it can be irritating to the canal. Use a gentle ear cleanser for routine cleaning or ask your veterinarain.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Is it okay to use …
Is it okay to use 70% alcohol to clean dogs’ ears or no?
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Glad you like the …
Glad you like the video. yes, overcleaning can disrupt the ears protective layer. Always best to call your veterinarian for specific recommendations for your pet.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Absolutely useful. …
Absolutely useful. We have two brown Labs; they cannot resist taking a plunch every now and then and believe me, sometimes the water is everything but clean. Is it necessary to clean their ears after each swimming? Is there nor something as ‘over cleaning’ the ear, resulting in irritation because of the solution we are using?
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
oh i have been …
oh i have been using a cotton stick to clean my dog’s ear canal ;( thanks so much. i wont do it anymore
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
cute dog, gorgeous …
cute dog, gorgeous assistant…
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Sorry to hear about …
Sorry to hear about your dog’s ear infection. Your vet will be your best resource, as they know the situation. Good luck!
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
he recommended the …
he recommended the ears drop for my dog.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
my dog has all the …
my dog has all the characteristics you said about ear infection, but he doesnt let me clean his ears, and he gets very angry if i try to put ear drops that the veterinarian recommended to me.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
thnks.
thnks.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
helpful, thx.
helpful, thx.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Awesome video!
Awesome video!
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Wishmy dog would …
Wishmy dog would stay still long enough to do that lolz
and it kind of looks like he’s pushing the debris into the ear canal doing the downwards strokes like that. is that how it’s done?
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
this doggie just …
this doggie just looks so happy having his ear cleaned!! Very helpful video. thanks..
April 9th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Very helpful tips! …
Very helpful tips! good job!