How to Make Ear Wash for Dogs

Things You will Need:

• White vinegar
• Water
• Cotton balls
• Cotton swabs
• 16 oz. witch hazel
• 16 drops gentian violet (1%)
• 4 tablespoons boric acid powder
• Small ear syringe bottle

Instructions

1.  Mix 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water for general cleaning. If the dog has an active infection, mix the witch hazel, gentian violet, and boric acidpowder and use this as the wash.
2.  Shake the solution well before each use.
3.  Apply the wash outdoors or in a bathroom. Washing dog’s ears can get messy, and gentian violet can stain.
4.  Dip a clean cotton ball into the wash, squeeze out the excess liquid and apply to the ear. At this point, the dog will probably shake his head to get rid of the excess liquid in his ear. This is okay.
5.  Dip the end of a cotton swab into the solution. Apply the swab very carefully to the narrow parts of the ear, but don’t go in too far.
6.  Repeat this cleaning ritual every day for active infections, and once a month for general cleaning.


Tips & Warnings

• If you can’t see the end of the swab anymore, you’ve inserted the cotton swab too far into the dog’s ear.
• Consistently handle your dog’s ears while petting it to get it used to you touching his ears. This will make the cleaning process much easier.
• If you notice any abnormal changes, inflammation, discharge, strong odor, or sensitivity in your dog’s ears, go to the veterinarian. Some ear infections won’t respond to ear wash, and they need to be treated as soon as possible to avoid long-term side effects.

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