How do I remove ear wax from my dog?
Floyd Ziemann
2025-08-03 20:57:33
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To remove ear wax from your dog, place a cotton ball or piece of gauze in the outer ear canal, just at the ear's opening.
Now that you've placed the cotton into your dog's ear, fill the ear canal with a cleaning solution, giving the cotton time to absorb the cleaning solution before letting it enter the ear canal.
You should massage the ear canal to ensure that it is completely clean, spending about 30 seconds in a circular motion gently massaging the area where your dog's ears connect to their head.
Let your dog shake their head after you're done massaging, keeping a towel close by to protect yourself from any flying liquid.
When your dog is done shaking, use cotton balls or dog ear wipes to wipe away any visible wax or debris.
If your dog is experiencing frequent ear infections or constantly has dirty ears, contact your veterinarian for professional advice.
Amy Quitzon
2025-08-03 20:14:00
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No. While it’s important to check a dog’s ears regularly, you shouldn’t remove healthy levels of earwax for no reason. Cleaning a dog’s ears too much can cause itching and irritation, which in turn can result in infections. Dogs that are more prone to ear infections and build ups of earwax may need to have their ears cleaned more regularly, but it’s important to contact a veterinarian before removing a dog’s earwax at home. To keep a dog’s ears healthy, you can: Regular bathing with quality dog shampoo, Check their ears at least once a week, Avoid over-cleaning their ears, Contact a veterinarian for ear-cleaning solutions.
Cornelius Thiel
2025-08-03 20:13:27
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To remove ear wax from your dog, it's best to get them properly checked over by a vet before you buy any over-the-counter treatments. These treatments might make your pet's ear seem better without solving the underlying problem, so the problem keeps coming back. If your pet is producing a lot of ear wax, this can build up and become really uncomfortable. Your pet will need two types of ear drops: A drop to help break up all the extra wax in their ear A drop to treat the cause of the problem. It’s important to give these drops to your pet properly so they go right into their ear. If you’re having trouble getting your pet to stay still or with the drops leaking out, speak to your vet for advice. Your vet can speak to you about which treatment is best for your pet.
Odell Jenkins
2025-08-03 19:58:52
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To remove ear wax from your dog, it is highly recommended to use a good quality ear cleaner. Cleaners with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol can cause irritation within the ear canal, especially if the canal is inflamed or ulcerated. Some ear cleaners have antibacterial or antifungal ingredients to help prevent ear infections. Certain cleaners are also better at removing wax build-up. Your veterinarian can help you decide which ear cleaning solution is best for your pet.
A good quality ear cleaning solution, some cotton balls or gauze, and some treats to reward your dog are all that is needed. Do not use cotton tip applicators, due to the risk of perforating the ear drum or causing trauma to the ear canal. Grasp one ear and hold the ear flap up vertically to expose straighten out the ear canal. Squeeze some ear cleaning solution into your dog’s ear, using enough cleaner to completely fill the ear canal. Continue to hold the ear flap up vertically and gently massage the base of the ear below the ear opening for about 30 seconds with the other hand.
While still holding up the ear flap, wipe away debris from the inner part of the ear flap and the upper ear canal using a cotton ball or gauze. Allow your dog to shake his head, and then remove the loosened debris and cleaning solution from the outer opening of the ear canal using a cotton ball or gauze. Remove any debris and remaining cleaning solution from the ear canal with a cotton ball or gauze – only go into the ear canal as far as your finger will reach. Never use a cotton-tipped applicator to remove the solution from the ear canal.
Elijah Swaniawski
2025-08-03 19:06:32
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To remove ear wax from your dog, start by placing a cotton ball or piece of gauze in the outer ear canal, just at the entrance of the ear, so that it stays in place without you holding it there, but is easy for you to remove when the cleaning is over. Fill the ear canal with cleaning solution by placing the tip of the cleaning container on top of the gauze, right next to the opening of the ear canal, allowing the cleaning solution to saturate the cotton and flow into the ear canal. The ear cleaning solution will begin to break down wax and debris on its own but to make sure the ear is totally clean, you should massage the ear canal, spending about 30 seconds applying gentle pressure in a circular motion to the area where your dog’s ears attach to their head. Start massaging while the gauze or cotton is still inside your dog’s ear, then remove the cotton and continue massaging. Let your dog shake their head to get rid of the fluid and leftover gunk, and then use cotton balls or dog ear wipes to wipe away any visible wax or debris.
Vance Bergnaum
2025-08-03 17:40:13
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To remove ear wax from your dog, fill the ear canal with ear cleaning solution. If your dog does not tolerate ear solution directly into the ear, try saturating cotton pads or balls with the ear cleaning solution instead. Gently massage the base of the ear. Have a towel ready, as once you stop massaging the ear, your dog will likely want to shake their head, which helps loosen the debris.
Use cotton pads or cotton balls to gently wipe away debris. Start from the inside of the ear, only as far as your finger can easily fit, which is about one knuckle in, and work your way to the outside ear flap. Avoid using cotton swabs to prevent pushing debris deeper into the ear canal.
Many types of ear cleaning solutions are available and some may be better for certain types of infections, removal of waxy buildup, or routine maintenance cleaning. In general, avoid anything with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide in the solution. The frequency of cleaning your dog’s ears will depend on whether it is for treatment of an infection, which could be up to daily to start, or maintenance, which could be every 1-2 weeks.
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