Your dog's ears are one of the most sensitive parts of their body, vigorous
activity, horseplay, and simply running through the woods around your house
can cause nicks, scratches, and bruises which can develop into a far more
serious injury. Contaminants such as dirt, leaves, excess earwax, and mites
must be removed for the proper health and avoidance of ear infection.
An ear infection has the potential to rapidly spread through the cranial cavity,
causing problems with balance, hearing loss and even deafness. All it takes is a
little preemptive care and attention to avoid such a catastrophic condition.
Regular cleaning is the key, and proper cleansing methods must be used as to
avoid unintended injury.
A thorough cleaning and inspection is especially important after any violent
incident involving another animal, because ears and noses are the most prone
to injury. Rabies and other diseases are normally spread through open wounds
and saliva, so be sure to visit your vet for a checkup after such an occurrence.
Proper care of your dog's ears is essential to their health since hearing is one of
their most important senses. The ears are extremely delicate, so gentle and
thorough methods are required. This cleaning should be done every few days
especially for those dogs that spend frequent time outdoors in rough wooded
areas.
One of the first steps for long-haired breeds is to trim excessively long fur from
around the ear canal. Not too much because fur also acts as protection of the
ear canal. Clean under floppy ears removing contaminants such as dirt, grass
and leaves. Check for cuts and abrasions in this area as well since this is a
sensitive area for long eared dogs.
Gently clean the inside of the ear canal with a cotton cloth and warm water.
Mineral oil on a clean cotton ball can assist in removing excess earwax and oily
buildup. Never insert any objects such as a cotton swab directly into the ear
canal because you may cause a serious injury if your dog happens to jerk or
move their head suddenly. When bathing take care as to not let this soapy
water enter the ear canal where as this may cause an infection.
Inspect your dog's ears frequently for cuts, open wounds, and other bruising.
Minor irritations such as fleas and ticks can cause incessant scratching and
further injury. Watch for problems with balance and hearing, these are signs of
an unseen ear infection. Consult your veterinarian if these symptoms arise.
Follow the proper cleaning and care procedures and insure that common and
preventable ear injuries and conditions are avoided. Loving care and observation
of your dog's health will make for a long and fulfilling relationship!
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