Homemade Ear Cleaner for Cocker Spaniel

The most common health issue with Cocker Spaniels is ear infections. They need their ears cleaned once a week, or more when an infection is present. The inside of the a Cocker Spaniel's infected ear will be red and inflamed. The dog's ears will smell and have a dark brown discharge. Ear infections are hard to treat and can be frustrating. If your dog is shaking its head or scratching at its ears, chances are an infection is present it the ear. There are prescription medications for ear infections, but are very expensive and have a low rate of success in curing the problem. There are ways to make your own ear cleaner with ingredients you may have around the house.

Things You'll Need

  • Applicator with a long tip
  • 6 ounces isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
  • 1/2 tablespoon powdered boric acid
  • 2 ounces white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Povidone-iodine (Betadine)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour 6 oz. of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol into an applicator bottle, such as a picnic ketchup bottle with a long nozzle or a hair coloring applicator. Mix a 1/2 of a tablespoon of powdered boric acid into the bottle. Shake vigorously until the boric acid is dissolved.

    • 2

      Pour 2 oz. of white vinegar into the mixture and shake well.

    • 3

      Pour 1 teaspoon Povidone-iodine (Betadine) into the bottle. Do not get the Betadine scrub. Shake the ear cleaning mixture well before cleaning your dogs ears.