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How to flush a dog's ear?

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To help make the ear cleaning process more comfortable for your dog, hold the bottle of ear cleaning solution between your hands for a couple of minutes to warm the solution. Shake well. Squeeze the solution into the ear canal, and gently massage the ear base using your thumb and forefinger. read more

Flushing ear wax removes debris, allows medication to contact the skin, and allows visualization of the eardrum (tympanum). How to flush your dog's or cat's ears Ear flushing is not a whirlpool activity; flushing is gentle filling and emptying of the ear with a cleaning solution, and you should undertake it only with your veterinarian's approval. read more

Flush the external part of your dog's ear with half the contents of the syringe. Be careful not to squeeze too hard and make sure none of the solution gets into your dog's eyes or mouth. Wipe away wax or debris with a clean cotton ball, and soak up any excess solution with a small towel. read more

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