How to Clean a Dog's Ears With Debrox

Cleaning your dog's ears is a an important aspect of healthy maintenance and care. Moisture can build in the ears, causing infections, fungi and mites. Some dogs are more susceptible to these problems than others. Checking and cleaning the ears on a weekly basis should keep them in good condition.

Things You'll Need

  • Debrox
  • dog ear cleaning solution
  • cotton balls
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Instructions

  1. Removing Ear Wax &Debris

    • 1

      Look into your dogs' ears at least once weekly. A healthy ear will be a fleshy pink with no odor.

    • 2

      Clean excess dirt and ear wax by tilting your dogs' head to one side, holding the ear erect.

    • 3

      Place five drops of Debrox into the ear and follow with a cotton ball before repeating process with other ear.

    • 4

      Allow Debrox solution to remain in ear for about five minutes to loosen any excess wax and debris.

    • 5

      Remove the cotton balls with the drainage on them for disposal.

    • 6

      Use clean cotton balls with a small amount of pet ear cleaner, found at most pet stores. Wipe the entire inside of each ear until cotton ball comes out clean. Finish process with a dry cotton ball.