What is the best homemade ear cleaning solution for dogs?
Grace Rutherford
2025-08-04 07:14:50
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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. Whilst there isn’t any harm in using olive oil, it’s a messy option and tends to be more difficult to apply than a dog-safe ear cleaner. No – dog ears are very sensitive so only ever use a dog-safe ear cleaner.
Danyka Dickens
2025-08-04 07:03:12
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For normal weekly cleaning, a homemade mixture can be created with 1/3 apple organic cider vinegar and 2/3 water. Using a dropper, gently flush the ear canal with between 1 and 5 ml of the solution. If you can see a build-up of oil or wax inside the ear, try using an Almond Oil dog ear cleaning solution. Pour a small amount of almond oil into a cup or glass and slowly drop about ½ teaspoon of almond oil into your dog’s ear canal using a plastic or glass dropper. Allow the oil to run down ear canal for 5 seconds. Gently massage the ear canal with your thumb and forefinger. Use a soft cloth, tissue or special ear cleaning pad to remove the excess oil. The above vinegar rinse is also good to use after swimming.
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