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taking care of long ears in winter
does your dog have long floppy ears? | easy to fall in love with, not so easy to take care of | ear care is often overlooked in the grooming routine, so here's all you need to know about caring for your dogs ears at home | you'll need cotton wool pads, a dog eat cleaner and some treats. another pair of hands makes life easier, but cleaning is possible on your own if your dog is amenable. ear cleaners containing alcohol can irritate the skin of the ear canals in some dogs, especially if they are already inflamed. choose a mild, good quality, ear cleaner designed for dogs. id you aren't sure, consult your vet practice. | firstly, inspect your dogs pinna. are there any unusual lumps or marks? next, gently lift the flap and have a look at the opening to the ear canal. if there is any redness, an excessive amount of dark wax or a nasty smell then stop and consult your vet before proceeding
dog ear care routine | 1. start with the pinna. use ear cleaning wipes to clean the inner surface. check for grass seeds, burrs or matts caught in the fur. seek professional assistance to deal with these if needed | 2. never pluck your dogs ear canals. this is sometimes necessary, for example with repeated infections, but only under the instruction of a vet. otherwise the hairs are best left alone. plucking them can cause irritation and inflammation leading to infection that may not have happened otherwise | 3. gently hold the pinna up with one hand. with the other hand, gently insert the tip of the ear cleaner nozzle into the entrance of the ear canal. be careful not to push it in too far, only the tip needs to go in. give the bottle a squeeze. you want the ear canal to be filled with cleaning solution. | 4. with your thumb behind and your fingers in front of the ear, gently massage the base of the ear for around 20 seconds. you will hear a squelching noise if you are in the right place. this helps to make sure the whole ear canal is coated with ear cleaner and dislodges any wax | 5. let your dog shake their head, best to attempt cleaning away from nice carpets or furniture | 6. wipe any excess wax away from the ear canal entrance and pinna with a cotton wool pad or ear cleansing wipes. do not put cotton wool or cotton tips into the canal, you will push the wax further in and may cause damage. | 7. give your dog a treat | 8. repeat with the other ear | if your dog shows signs of pain at any point in the process, stop and book an appointment with your vet. this may indicate a problem, such as an infection that you cannot see.
how often should I clean my dogs ears | this is a bit of a balancing act. you need to clean your dogs ears often enough to help prevent infections; but not so often that you irritate the ear canal. should I clean my dogs ears every day? the answer is no! unless your vet has advised you to for medical reasons. once a month is enough for most dogs with healthy ear canals | how will I know if my dog has an ear infection?
head shaking | a tilted head | ear scratching | face rubbing on the floor | a swollen ear flap | redness | excess wax or wax that is a different colour from usual | smelly ears | reduced hearing
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