Choose a liquid instead of a wipe, since the liquid can penetrate into the ear canal to clean away deep seated pus and infection. Place the nozzle of the bottle over your dog's ear canal and squeeze generously. Plug the ear canal with a ball of cotton and massage the side of his head. read more
Clean your dog's ears regularly. A weekly ear inspection and cleaning (if necessary) would be a great schedule to adhere to and will help you keep on top of any potential ear health problems. Dirt accumulates rather fast and can lead to an infection, especially with floppy-eared canines. read more
To clean your dog’s ears without causing harm, you want to start on the outside and work your way in — but only until you start to feel resistance. If you try to push further in, you can damage your dog’s ear, so err on the side of caution. Wet a cotton ball with ear rinse and wipe the part of the ear that you can easily see, the outer flap. read more
Your vet will check your dog's eardrums during a regular physical, and advise you on how to clean your dog's ears. Vinegar, Alcohol and Boric Acid To a 1/2 teaspoon of boric acid add 2 ounces of white vinegar. read more