Non-Infection Irritation Could your dog have no infectious organisms in his ear, yet still be inflamed, red and itchy or painful? Have you taken your dog to the vet and been shocked when the vet told you that your dog does not have an infection? Is that possible? Yes, it happens all the time, […]
Supplies A dog with ears If you have a pup that is prone to any kind of infection it is a good idea to purchase an otoscope (cool little tool used to look in the ear canal and at the ear drum) and ask your vet to give you a little lesson on using it. […]
Supplies: ½ cup apple cider vinegar (ACV) 1 tsp Povidone Iodine 1 tsp Borax (I use 20 Mule Team Borax found in the laundry aisle) ½ cup warm water 2 tsp extra light olive oil Plastic funnel Plastic applicator bottle for the ear solution A label and sharpie or pen A wash cloth or thin […]
How do you know if your pup has an ear infection? Could it be something else? What about an allergy? And how do you know which type it is? And what is the best way to treat it? We need to know how to recognize the cause of ear irritation so we can treat it […]
Have you read “Ear Health Part I: All About Ears” ? Proper ear cleaning is critical to avoid common ear ailments. My mother always said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and, as always with the maxims of mothers, this is worthy advice. With occasional maintenance and a few simple steps, […]
I am often asked about ear health in Cockapoos, and indeed in many different dog breeds. As many people know (or suspect) drop-ear dogs can be prone to ear problems. These seem to be more prevalent in some breeds of drop-ear dogs than they are in others. The Cocker spaniel is well known for the […]
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