How can I clean my dog's ears when he won't let me?
Melba Hoppe
2025-08-22 18:03:58
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As far as controlling the dog, you'll have to figure out what works for you and your dog. You will probably have to put them into some kind of wrestlers lock till they become more used to it. Dogs of all sizes can be squeezed between your legs gently to restrain them. With small dogs, you can sit on the couch and put them between your legs, closing them gently to keep them in place. I'll put the pinky, ring, and middle fingers of my securing hand around their head to keep them from turning away and the other hand to squirt solution in the ear. You can do the same process with a large dog, but have them on the floor while you sit on the couch. You dog will probably try to wrestle away from you. You just need to use your body to block theirs. Don't be afraid to put him in a gentle body lock, but if you feel even an iota of doubt about whether he'll snap when you hold him that constrictively and do something uncomfortable, then buy a muzzle for him.
Rosa Gislason
2025-08-15 08:05:27
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Wait until your dog is calm and relaxed before attempting to clean their ears. Then, turn them on their side and hold their ear open. Fill their ear with the gentle cleansing liquid until you can see the fluid, then pinch the ear shut to keep the cleansing liquid in. Massage the base of the ear gently for about 30 seconds, listening for the sound of the fluid swishing around. Clean When Your Dog is Calm and Sleepy An energized dog will not stay still and calm for an ear cleaning. Wait until just before bedtime to clean your dog’s ears, when they are relaxed and ready for a long night of sleep after a busy day. Give them gentle rubs while lying on their side to relax them even further. To clean your dog’s ears once they’re relaxed: Hold their ear open while on their side and fill the exposed ear canal with cleanser. Thereafter, allow your dog to shake their head to loosen the debris. Use a cotton ball or gauze to remove the debris from their ear, not going deeper into the canal than one knuckle.
Onie O'Keefe
2025-08-03 18:33:25
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You will need more equipment like syringes or an ear dropper, and the oil needs to be warmed to your dog’s body temperature. Clean your dog’s ears first, and then apply the medicated drops approximately 15 minutes later. No – dog ears are very sensitive so only ever use a dog-safe ear cleaner. Cleaning your dog’s ears will help to remove some ear mites, but they will need medication to get rid of them completely.
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