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on 6/19/2009 Not all of the information in this article is correct. It IS safe to use peroxide in your dog's ears. Do NOT dilute it. The reason why peroxide hurts the dog's ears is because it is cold. To warm the peroxide, pour a little bit into the lid of the peroxide container. Allow it to sit out a few minutes to warm to room temperature. Using a dropper, drop 3-6 drops of the peroxide into the ear without putting in the ear canal. Fold the ear over and massage. Use a cotton puff to mop up the dirty peroxide and clean outer parts of the ear. Do NOT allow the dog to shake until all done. If you do, it signals to the dog that he has power and doesn't have to obey at all times. Hydrogen peroxide is used in cleaners for humans as well. If you think it hurts, try it on yourself. Easy, effective, and works.
on 6/19/2009 My dog seems to hate it. Oh well.
on 6/17/2009 Excellent article!
on 6/14/2009 EXCELLENT!RAINMANMOM
on 6/14/2009 I have had a dog with hair clear down the ear canal. The way they say in this artical is the best way. She's 16 and it has worked for me great!
on 6/10/2009 excellent article!
on 6/9/2009 Thanks for the suggestions.
on 6/8/2009 Thanks for the vital information as my golden retriever had suffered from ear problem due to lack of knowledge about proper ear cleaning. The best way to detect ear problem is the foul smell that emits from the ear and the continuous scratching of the ear by your pet.
on 6/7/2009 You should always use an ear powder after cleaning the ears. The ear powder helps dry the inside of the ear, thus possibly stopping ear and/or yeast infection of the ear. The ear is a very typical place for a yeast infection in a dog.
on 6/7/2009 The Vet told me to just squeeze the ear wash down my dogs ears .. I think my puppy will like this alternative much more.
on 6/7/2009 Great article, thank you!
on 6/7/2009 I always do my dog's ears in the shower after I bathe her. The warmth and moister soften the wax. This improves the effectiveness of the ear cleaning product and less qtip hassle is needed. Also, cleanup is a breeze!
on 6/7/2009 I've to keep that in mind always as I used to swap soaked cotton swap quite deep inside my dog's ear, in order to be cleaner. TQ for sharing.
on 6/7/2009 Great article on how to clean dogs ears 5*
on 6/6/2009 The undiluted peroxide tip was invaluable! Thank you.
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