Can hydrogen peroxide cure an ear infection in dogs?
Larue Boyer
2025-10-07 13:30:16
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Hydrogen peroxide is also not acceptable, as it can irritate healthy skin cells and sensitive tissue. Dog owners should never put anything in their dog’s ears if an infection is suspected and should get them to their veterinarian right away. If you see excessive amounts of wax, smell a foul odor, blood is present, or your dog appears to be in pain from the cleaning, schedule a veterinarian visit. Those are signs of infection. The ASPCA details additional signs of ear infection. Ear infections are common in certain long-eared breeds, such as Cocker Spaniels and Basset Hounds. Stick to gentle ear cleansers designed for pets, along with cotton balls or gauze.
Shanna Bradtke
2025-10-07 11:17:25
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In general, avoid anything with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide in the solution.
If your dog has an ear infection, your veterinarian can help you pick the most appropriate ear cleaner to help manage the infection.
Ear cleaning helps decrease debris, bacteria and yeast inside the ear.
When a dog has an ear infection, excessive, abnormal debris is often present, making it difficult for the topical medications to reach the infection.
Bacteria and yeast can easily hide inside layers of debris inside the ear canal and, if left behind after the treatment course has been completed, lead to reinfection of the ear.
Certain types of ear discharge, such as purulent (pus) discharge, can even inactivate certain medications, preventing them from working.
If debris is packed deep into the ear canal, it can prevent the medication from reaching the deeper parts of the ear closer to the eardrum.
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.
Alex Wolf
2025-10-07 09:47:34
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Hydrogen peroxide can damage healthy cells.
Also, do not use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide in a dog’s ears.
Hydrogen peroxide can damage healthy cells.
Some dogs will only need to have their ears cleaned every couple of months, while others may need theirs cleaned a couple of times a week.
Don’t: Use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide as a cleaning solution.
Cameron Tromp
2025-10-07 09:33:41
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We do not recommend the use of cotton swabs, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean your dog’s ears. These products can cause inflammation to the ear canal and may worsen an ear infection.
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