You can keep the inside ear flap trim. This increases air circulation and moisture evaporation. Use a standard #10 blade. Make sure and towel him/her off after walking in the rain or swimming. Problem ears can also be a sign of food intolerance. You might consider changing your dog's diet. I wouldn't routinely irrigate the ear canal unless your vet tells you to. If you do, turn the ear down towards the ground so the fluid can drain and towel dry.
If the ears look red, swollen, elicit pain or smell bad, please see a vet.
My Cocker Spaniel has frequent ear infections. We have used oral meds and gentizol. Has anyone found a natural way to keep infections in control?
Lily how wonderful!Bella used to have all kinds of troubles with yeast on her feet and ears.
We finally sorted out that she is allergic to chicken.
Once we eliminated that from her diet (difficult as I learned chicken fat is used in everything!), her body was able to adjust properly and we haven't had a yeast issue in almost 2 years.
That's great!Bella used to have all kinds of troubles with yeast on her feet and ears.
We finally sorted out that she is allergic to chicken.
Once we eliminated that from her diet (difficult as I learned chicken fat is used in everything!), her body was able to adjust properly and we haven't had a yeast issue in almost 2 years.