How To Make Ear Wash Solution For Pets
How to Clean a Dogs Ears With Vinegar and Water.
How to make ear wash solution for pets. A dog solution applicator can be found at any pet store or through your veterinarian. I use an old ear cleaning solution bottle and mix 2 parts water 1 part rubbing alcohol and 1 part white vinegar. Keep in mind that the ingredients that work for us humans may not be ideal for your dog.
In time your dog will start to associate ear cleaning. Moisten a cotton ball with ear cleaning solution. Ear infections can eventually be quite serious but mild cases can be solved and then prevented by cleaning your dogs ears with a simple homemade wash.
A basic DIY dog ear cleaner is simple to make and chances are youve got the ingredients in your kitchen or laundry room right now. A vinegar solution one part vinegar mixed with two parts water will clean excess ear wax and additional dirt. For example if you want to make one cup of this solution mix 12 cup water 14 cup rubbing alcohol and 14 cup white vinegar.
Pour the mixture into a bulb ear syringe. The dog ear cleaner solution should be used with an ear applicator and not just poured into the dogs ears. Selected health stores which provide a wide selection of pet products may also carry the product.
Use enough cleaner to completely fill the ear canal. Homemade dog ear cleaner with witch hazel. Another effective safe DIY dog ear cleaner involves using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.
This solution works well for flushing the ears. It can help to remove the extra wax to decrease ear infection. Jan 19 2012 - My vet told me that I would save a LOT of trips to his office if I cleaned my dogs ears about twice a week with dog ear cleaner.