How do I clean my dog's ears at home?
Braxton Runolfsdottir
2025-10-02 17:35:18
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Assemble real cotton balls and the ear cleaning solution.
It is best to use saline eye solution to clean the ear.
Squirt enough cleaner into the ear to fill the canal.
Massage the base of the ear until you hear the solution squish.
Gently grasp the base of the ear and pull the pinna up and away from the head.
Wad the cotton into a tubular shape and gently insert it into the canal as far as it will go.
Again, gently massage the base of the ear to help work debris and cleaning solution toward the cotton and dry the canal.
Wait a few minutes before using any medication in the affected ear(s) as instructed by your veterinarian.
Myrtie Schumm
2025-10-02 16:16:54
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The ears are very sensitive, so make the experience more comfortable for your dog by being as gentle as possible and rewarding them with plenty of positive reinforcement, like their favorite treats.
You may opt to perform ear cleanings outside, weather permitting, or have a towel ready to avoid any mess from the ear cleaning solution.
Refer to the following steps for how to clean your dog’s ears:
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.
Claud Lehner
2025-10-02 15:38:00
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Assemble real cotton balls and the ear cleaning solution.
It is best to use saline eye solution to clean the ear.
Squirt enough cleaner into the ear to fill the canal.
Massage the base of the ear until you hear the solution squish.
Gently grasp the base of the ear and pull the pinna up and away from the head.
Wad the cotton into a tubular shape and gently insert it into the canal as far as it will go.
Again, gently massage the base of the ear to help work debris and cleaning solution toward the cotton and dry the canal.
Wait a few minutes before using any medication in the affected ear(s) as instructed by your veterinarian.
Willy Crona
2025-10-02 14:03:43
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1. Get into position.
2. Hold the ear cleaning solution in your dominant hand.
3. With your other hand, gently but firmly grasp the tip of the ear and pull the ear flap straight up to expose the ear and straighten the ear canal.
4. Squeeze some ear cleaning solution into your dog’s ear.
5. Continue to hold the ear flap straight up with one hand and gently massage the base of the ear below the ear opening for about 30 seconds with the other hand.
6. 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.
7. Allow your dog to shake his head.
8. Once again, hold the ear flap up and remove the loosened debris and cleaning solution from the outer opening of the ear canal using a cotton ball or gauze.
9. Remove any debris and remaining cleaning solution from inside the ear canal with a cotton ball or gauze – only go into the ear canal as far as your finger will reach.
10. Repeat the same process with the other ear.
Jacey Kris
2025-10-02 13:43:44
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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.
Wendy Schneider
2025-10-02 12:04:35
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To clean your dog's ears at home, find a quiet space where your dog feels comfortable.
Gather all the necessary supplies, including the ear flush solution, cotton balls, and treats.
Hold your dog’s ear flap up and carefully squeeze the ear flush solution into the ear canal.
Be sure not to insert the nozzle too deeply.
Allow the solution to fill the ear canal.
Gently massage the base of your dog’s ear for 20-30 seconds.
This helps the solution break down wax and debris.
After your dog shakes, use a cotton ball to gently wipe away any remaining solution and debris from the ear flap and opening.
Avoid using cotton swabs, which can push debris further into the ear canal.
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