Dog Care Tips : Cleaning a Canine Ear Canal

Clean a canine ear canal by gently twisting a piece of gauze or a cotton ball down the center of the dog's ear, being careful not to apply too much pressure. Avoid using cleansers in a dog's ear unless instructed by a vet and consider information from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• dog care
• pet care
• dogs
• fleas
• shedding dogs
• dog health
• dog ticks

[369TM]

I have tiny dogs so i dont put my finger in there ears, i use the safety cotton balls made for babys. they work really well for me!

if your dog is overly sensative to having the ears cleaned, you should see a vet as this could indicate the beginning of an ear infection.

[eHow]

@369TM Really like the cotton ball ideas. Thanks for the great tip!

[ExplosiveConversion]

He always reminds 'don't get bit' but you can prevent that in the long run by handling your puppy this way, before he grows. Just practice the motions of nail trimming, tooth brushing, and checking his ears and paw pads like it's no big deal. I did that with my dog while he was young and now he'll lay on his back and let me clip his nails while he sleeps, and he sits and waits while I clean his ears. =3

[EmX3Ed]

@macnepomuceno its not tickle, the skin is raw kinda like when u blow your nose too much when you get a cold, dont rub too much or it will irritate it more

[kirukim1]

thanks you!

[macnepomuceno]

my dog gets tickled when i clean his ears..