Before you can take care of his ear infection, you have to make sure your dog’s ears are clean and free of infection-causing debris. After cleaning, your dog’s ear The importance of healthy skin and a clean, problem-free environment inside the ears is the only way to treat and prevent infection.
Monitoring the pH level in a dog’s ears is also important to prevent yeast build up, leading to infection. When your dog goes swimming, residual moisture and debris can remain in the ears leading to a conducive environment for bacteria.
When cleaning the ears of your dog, be sure to never probe inside the ears with a Q-Tip or similar long instrument. This can lodge debris and discharge further into the ear canal or even rupture the eardrum.
Remember, if there is evidence of chronic infections or discomfort in the ears, it is important to seek a consultation with your veterinarian. Recurrent canine ear problems may be a sign of underlying allergies, hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, diabetes or other causes.
What is Dog Ear Cleaner?
Ear Clean Gold is an infused, aqueous solution formulated for cleaning dogs' ears comfortably and naturally. The base of this formula is distilled witch hazel and aloe vera with infused lavender buds. The combination is naturally astringent, soothing and anti-microbial. Natural boric acid balances the skin's pH in the ear canal. Use Dog Ear Cleaner for regular maintenance or as needed. Non-irritating.
What is Dog Ear Cleaner used for?
It is common for many dogs to experience discomfort in the ears and some canine breeds are certainly more prone to this. Ear scratching, head shaking, redness and swelling are all indications that your dog's ears are uncomfortable and require attention. Dogs with floppy or hairy ears are more likely to require regular ear cleaning, as are dogs that swim.
Dog Ear Cleaner helps prevent swimmers' ear:
- Dry out the ears
- Change the pH in the ears
Use Dog Ear Cleaner prior to administering medication into the ear. Once the ear canal is free from debris and discharge, the tissues will be able to absorb more of the medication, making it more effective.