One of the most common questions about dog ear infections is:
"how can I treat them myself at home?"
If you catch and ear infection very early cleaning the ears with a suitable ear cleaning solution like Epi-Otic can be helpful. Once the ear is red, very itchy, painful or has discharge though, this is likely to sting and may damage the inflamed ear. If this is the case you should take your dog straight to the vet.
The key is regularly checking your dog's ears so you catch the first signs of trouble. Be on the lookout for any signs of ear infections in your dog.
Read more about dog ear infections
What can I do at home?
If the problem is caught early enough, then home treatment may be useful, especially if ear mites are the cause. Ask your vet for a good ear cleaning solution that also contains a compound to kill the mites. These preparations contain compounds to dissolve the wax, to reduce bacterial infection and to kill the mites that are present. Put the medication into each ear twice daily or as indicated.
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