[nagdu] Cleaning Ears

[Julie J]

For routine type cleanings using a liquid cleanser, I nearly saturate a 
large cotton ball.  I then stuff the cotton ball into the ear so that most 
of it is in there, but not far enough down to hurt the dog or make it 
impossible to get it back out.  Then I massage the base of the ear with the 
cotton still inside for a minute or as long as the dog will tolerate.  Then 
I sort of twist and pull the cotton out.  If it is exceptionally gross I'll 
repeat, but for routine cleaning that shouldn't be necessary.

If you have been given ear medication from the vet, you'll need to follow 
those specific instructions which may vary from what I have just described.

HTH
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jess And Saunders" <jsears1986groups at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cleaning Ears


> Hey
> This is prob going to sound dumb ha but do you usually pour the stuff in 
> the ear then rub or put it on the cotton ball and stick that in and rub. 
> Also when you say the base of the ear I put 1 finger in front and one in 
> back is that correct? Sorry just want to prevent this from happening at 
> all. Also speaking of good foods I feed wellness so is that pretty good 
> for no grain or corn?
> Jess
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Tracy Carcione
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:58 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cleaning Ears
>
> Julie J, that is my method, too.  I probably actually clean ears maybe two
> or three times a year.  I haven't had any ear problems since I stopped
> feeding foods with corn or wheat. Amazing what the right food can do.
> Tracy
>
>
>> I think I'm the exception.  I use Kleenex to wipe out ears occasionally,
>> maybe every few weeks, to check to make sure all is well.  If I notice a
>> lot
>> of head shaking or scratching at the ears I will check that out promptly,
>> but mostly I leave their ears alone.  I don't actually clean their ears
>> unless they smell funny, have a lot of discharge or a trip to the vet has
>> uncovered some sort of infection.
>>
>> I did used to have to do a load more ear maintenance, but since they are
>> both eating a non grain food, I've pretty much left ear cleaning behind. 
>> I
>> guess my motto is, "if it aint broke, don't fix it".
>>
>> Julie
>>
>>
>>
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