How to Make A Dog Ear Wash Solution

Keep your dog's ears healthy with homemade cleaning solution.

Cleaning your dog's ears regularly is an important part of keeping your pet in good health. The insides of the ears are dark and moist, making them an ideal environment for dirt and bacteria to thrive and possibly cause painful infections. Once you learn how easy it is to clean the ears, it will take only a few minutes once a week. You can make your own ear wash solution using ingredients you are likely to already have in your home.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic bottle
• Purified water
• White vinegar
• Rubbing alcohol

Instructions

1. Wash and dry a plastic water bottle, then pour purified water into the bottle until it is one-third full.

2. Fill the remaining two-thirds of the bottle with one-third white vinegar and one-third rubbing alcohol.

3. Close the lid on the bottle and shake vigorously to mix the solution. Apply the solution to your dog's ears on a weekly basis with an ear solution applicator, which can be purchased from your local pet supply store.

References

• VetInfo: Making a Dog Ear Cleaning Solution at Home
• Raising Spot: Cleaning a Dog's Ears