One thing to remember when cleaning a dog’s ears is to clean only what you can see. The ears are very sensitive and fastidious cleaning may lead to injury that might cause infection or damage the ear drum.

Tips For Cleaning A Dog’s Ears

• Cotton balls or wet wipes should be used to clean the ears; the use of cotton buds or swabs should be avoided.
• Always exercise caution when cleaning your dog’s ears because they are made up of very sensitive tissues.
• Many ear-cleaning solutions contain chemicals that can be harmful to your dog’s ears. Make your own ear cleaning solution by mixing warm water and vinegar.
• Over-cleaning of the ears can possibly cause irritation. Once-a-week cleaning is all that is needed to keep your pet’s ears free from dirt, debris, and ear wax.
• Moisten a cotton ball with the ear cleaning solution and use it clean the ears. Don’t pour the solution directly into the ear.

Don’t hesitate to call your Pickerington, OH veterinary clinic if your dog is displaying signs of discomfort or any symptoms of ear infection. Learn more here.