Introduction

Ear cleaning is a necessary part of your dog’s grooming routine. If your dog has floppy ears, it can be a bit harder to clean them but not impossible. You just have to take the time to get all the gunk out of there and keep it that way! I’m here today to give you tips on how to clean your pet’s ears as well as prevent future infections from occurring.

Why do dogs get ear infections?

Ear infections are common in dogs, but not all dogs get them. Why do some dogs develop ear infections and others don’t? There are a few main reasons why your dog might get an ear infection:

• Bacteria, fungi and yeast. The most common cause of ear infections is bacteria that lives on the skin in or around our pet’s ears. It can also live on any hair or dander that falls into their ears when they shake their head. Fungus and yeast also make up another cause of ear infections in pets due to their ability to thrive in dark moist places like an animal’s inner ear canal.
• Floppy ears can predispose your pet to developing bacterial or fungal infections more easily than upright-standing dog breeds with high quality ears (dogs like poodles). Dogs with floppy ears will have more fur inside the outer portion of the external ear canal where moisture tends to collect whereas upright standing dogs tend not have as much hair inside their outer portions because most of it is removed by grooming during regular baths which helps prevent infection development over time!

How to clean your dog’s ears.

For dogs, you’ll want to start by cleaning the outside of their ears. This will prevent excess dirt and debris from getting into their ear canal. If you notice any moisture or discharge in or around your dog’s ears, consult your veterinarian.

Next, use a cotton swab with a bit of rubbing alcohol on it, gently insert it into your dog’s ear canal and swab out all the way down towards the base of his ear where it meets his neck. You’ll want to also clean around this area as well; any debris here can be highly irritating for him if he scratches at his head often enough.

It’s important to clean your dog’s ears often, especially if they have a high-quality or floppy ears!

If your dog has a floppy ear, you should be cleaning their ears more often. The reason for this is because floppy-eared dogs are more likely to have ear infections. In fact, some of them are prone to getting them at least once a year!

On the other hand, if your dog has high-quality ears (like Schnauzers and Poodles), they don’t need as much cleaning since they tend not to get infections as much either. Still though, even these types of dogs should be checked out by a vet every once in awhile just to make sure everything’s okay with them!

Once you know how to clean an ear infection, you’ll be able to prevent them in the future.

The first step in preventing ear infections is to be vigilant about cleaning the ears. This doesn’t have to be a difficult process, but you do need to make sure that you’re being thorough and doing it regularly.

First, grab an ear cleaner and cotton balls (or Q-tips) from your local pharmacy or pet store. You can also use baby wipes if they are convenient for you – just make sure that they are alcohol-free so as not to irritate their skin further.

Next, gently wipe down the inside of each ear using the cotton ball or Q-tip until no more dirt or wax comes out of them – this should take several minutes per ear! Your dog’s ears should be clean by now; if not, repeat this process until they are clear of all debris again (you want any remaining build up removed because it could lead directly into another problem).

Cleaning their ears is a task that should be done several times a week to keep them healthy.

So, you’re wondering how often you should clean your dog’s ears? The answer is: it depends on the type of environment in which your pet lives. If your dog spends a lot of time outdoors, or if he has long floppy ears, then it’s best to clean them every week. However, if he rarely goes outside and has short cropped ears, then cleaning his ears twice per month will suffice.

If your pet is prone to ear infections or other conditions that could lead to discharge (such as allergies), then it’s recommended that you clean their ears once every two days until their symptoms are gone.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand how to clean your pet’s ears. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us!