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Dog Ears: Collectors of Everything

Ears:
  • Catch dust, moisture.
  • Produce wax.
  • Risk of ear infections.
Weekly cleaning:
  • Prevents issues.
  • Early diagnosis.
Let’s see how.

The Frequency

Sensitive breeds:
  • Weekly.
Normal breeds:
  • Every 2 weeks.
After baths/swimming:
  • Always.

At-Risk Breeds

Droopy ears:
  • Cocker.
  • Labrador.
  • Beagle.
  • Basset Hound.
Hair in the canal:
  • Poodle.
  • Schnauzer.
Brachycephalic:
  • Bulldog.

The Tools

Ear Cleaner

Veterinary specific:
  • Otoclean.
  • Epi-Otic.
Cost: 10-20 €.

Clean Gauze

Never cotton swabs (risk of damage).

The Technique

Step 1: Inspection

Look inside:
  • Wax?
  • Redness?
  • Odor?
Anomalies:
  • Veterinarian.

Step 2: Application

Cleaner:
  • Insert the tip of the bottle.
  • Press 1-2 ml.
Massage the base of the ear:
  • 30 seconds.
  • "Chuf-chuf" indicates distribution.

Step 3: Let it Shake

Dog shakes head:
  • Loose wax comes out.

Step 4: Clean the Exterior

GauzeNever the internal canal.

The "Problem" Signals

❌ Redness. ❌ Swelling. ❌ Bad odor. ❌ Excessive black wax. ❌ Dog is scratching persistently. Veterinarian.

Prevention

Hair in the canal:
  • Regularly trimmed (groomer).
Moisture:
  • Always dry after baths.
Regular baths:
  • Only as needed.

The Costs

Cleaner: 10-20 € (lasts for months). Annual: 30-60 €.

The Truth

Cleaning the ears: ✅ Weekly for sensitive breeds. ✅ Prevents ear infections. ✅ Simple routine (5 minutes). Investment: 30-60 €/year. Benefit: ear health preserved. 5 minutes that save from problems. ```