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How to clean the ears of the puppy

The puppy grew up healthy and happy, you must follow certain rules of hygiene, in particular, to monitor the cleanliness of the ears. A healthy dog needs clean the ears at least once every two to three weeks, and if the dog Korotkova once a week. This will help you to avoid many troubles with the health of a pet: even in healthy ears over time, accumulate sulphur, the excess of which can lead to inflammation.

Instruction

Prepare sticks for cleaning ears, cotton ball or disk (depending on the size of the ear). Choose a time when the dog is calm, and you will not need to hurry. Ask someone to help you hold the puppy. Before brushing, massage your baby's ears, make sure that it feels comfortable.

It is not recommended to clean the ears with a dry cotton swab or a stick - you can injure the skin of the ear. Veterinary use a special tool or vegetable oil. Ensure that the swab was not too wet - it should not drip.

To fix the dog's head, gently kiss her neck and press her head to his chest. A small dog can swaddle in a towel.

Fold the ear to the side and start to gently RUB its inner part, slowly moving from top to bottom. Proceed very gently - the less discomfort you will experience the puppy at the first cleaning, the better it will be related to this procedure in the future. Clean only the visible part of the ear. To penetrate into the ear canals is not necessary.

Calm the puppy during cleaning. Talk with him kindly and calmly. Be prepared for the fact that he tries to resist. With all your care in any case he will be uncomfortable. If he wants to shake his head after cleaning, do not disturb him - probably in the ears got a little fluid. It would be better if the dog will shake out. After cleaning, praise the puppy, give him a treat.

Note

Do not use dishwashing disinfectant type hydrogen peroxide - they can cause irritation and even burn sensitive skin of the ear. Choose the means to care for the ears, as directed by your veterinarian

Useful advice

Seeing the puppy's ears dark brown discharge - don't worry, this is normal sera.

If the dog is restless, frequently shaking its head, trying to scratch his ear with his paw - maybe these are signs of ear inflammation or the presence of ear mites. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor.