Dogs with long ears are especially prone to ear infections, but at some point, just about every dog will pick up a bacterial or yeast infection in their ears. A trip to the veterinarian may be necessary, but there are some home remedies you can try as a means of preventing and even treating ear infections in dogs.
Things You'll Need
- Cotton Balls
- Water
- Plastic container
- Isopropyl alcohol
- White vinegar
Instructions
How to Treat Dog Ear Infections
Mix equal parts of water, vinegar and rubbing alcohol.
Soak a cotton ball in the mixture and squeeze lightly. Place the cotton ball in your dog's affected ear and squeeze gently.
Remove the cotton ball and massage your dog's ear gently for one minute at the base.
Take a dry cotton ball and wipe along the inside of your dog's ear to remove the wax and dirt.
Allow your dog to shake its head to remove any excess liquid, as trapped water can cause ear infections in dogs.