lillybettybabs Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 My big lab suffers with his ears if i don't keep them very clean, I'm using a Cleanaural at the moment but not that impressed with it as it take a couple of attempts to dislodge the dirty from the inner ear. Can anyone recommed a good soluitons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I once had a rescue foster with manky ears. I used to clean them with a cotton bud dipped in almond oil - worked a treat and they gradually cleared up. By the time he left me they were clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 I don't let them get to the infected stage, I'll try some oil also someone has given me a cider vinegar solution recipes which is handy as i always have that around. 1 tsp. of Apple Cider vinegar to a 1/2 cup of distilled warm water using a dropper. Apple Cider vinegar helps restore the natural balance inside your dog’s ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Canesten cream and almond oil 50/50 works a treat. Once daily for a week then as needed......make sure you use plenty, fill the ear up, massage well and mop up with cotton wool. I used to recommend this to clients who couldn't afford the expensive cleaners from me. A lot of dogs with ear problems have a low grade fungal/yeast infection, (you can tell this if the ear smells sweet) and the canesten sorts it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 ..............A lot of dogs with ear problems have a low grade fungal/yeast infection, (you can tell this if the ear smells sweet) and the canesten sorts it. Like i need an excuse to smell dogs' ears I am always snuggling my pups' lugholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 You and me, both That and paws.........lovely grassy sweaty smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feleena4 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I have 2 cavaliers and they regularly get waxy ears. They have caught ear-mites too when I have dog-sat my friends 5 cavaliers My vet suggested a regular syringe of 1 parts white vinegar to 3 parts cooled boiled water. Syringe a few ml into each ear and massage the 'tube at the base of the ear - thingy'. (Sorry I'm not fluent in medical terminology ) Anyhow, this really loosened the wax in my dogs ears and would recommend this method to any-one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
