Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Animal Life > Mammals > Land Mammals > Dogs (Canines) > What can you use to clean dogs ears?

What can you use to clean dogs ears?

In: Dogs (Canines), Dog Health [Edit categories]

Answer:

use baby wipes to clean the outside. use a cu-tip to gently get the inside clean. this is the cheapest solution other than to get an expensive cleaner or to take them to the groomers.
--------------------------------
You can use baby wipes for the inside as well, just make sure to wipe up the moisture with a cotton ball or cotton pad. Any vet will tell you that Q-tips are NOT recommended for dogs' ears. Use a large, soft ball of cotton and really clean deep into the ear. Their ear canals are different than ours, so you will not harm the ear drum. Ask your vet at your next visit to show you the best way to clean the ears.

If you prefer not to use baby wipes, you can buy a cleaning solution from the pet store or your vet. Again, just make sure to wipe out any moisture with a dry piece of cotton afterwords.

First answer by Cocopupo. Last edit by Motivators. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 142 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Dogs (Canines) questions?

	Why don't dogs like storms?	Answer it!
	What does it mean when a dog's scrotum is black?	Answer it!
	What are the requirements to take a dog state to state?	Answer it!
	What is pumpkin used for dogs being sick?	Answer it!
	How can you tell which one of your dog is recessive?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

What is safe to use to clean a dogs ear with infection?
You really should take your dog into be checked by a Veterinarian to make sure there are no foreign objects in the ears such as foxtails, etc. causing the infection plus the Vet would know if it is a...
Do you have to clean dogs ears with ear swabs?
Generally no, but looking into your dog's ears every so often will help you see if your dog has gotten ear mites.
Why do dogs use there ears?
So they cuold hear
How can you get your dog to let you clean his ears?
Touch his ears often without actually cleaning them. Once he is used to the feeling of you simply touching his ears, introduce a cotton ball or cotton pad with cleaning solution.
How do you clean dogs ears?
You can clean wax out of a dog's ear with a cotton bud if you are very gentle, or you can use a slightly damp flannel and gently wipe the dog's ear, but don't poke anything in there that you wouldn't...