Ears...

Kaz and Harvey · #1 05-09-11, 01:01 PM

How do I clean out Harveys ears?
They are a bit grubby and I have never done it before so any advice would be appreciated please
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lauraburns · #2 05-09-11, 01:06 PM

I use baby wipes in Ozzies ears. Check that there is nothing in the ear before you go poking about in there, then just gently use the baby wipe all round the little creases and crevices until they are clean. Always use and new wipe for each ear to avoid spreading any nasties that might be lurking!

RainbowLass · #3 05-09-11, 01:32 PM

We use ear drops because Rogue seems to get a lot of infections...

You can use almond oil i think if the build-up is TOO bad, just drop a couple of drops into the ear and it loosens the wax on its own.

(Just close your eyes when harvey shakes afterwards...!)

Kaz and Harvey · #4 05-09-11, 01:33 PM

Is it the sensitive ones you use?
I have had a look and there is nothing in his ears they are just grubby!....I am a bad Mummy arnt I?...LOL

Tedsmum · #5 05-09-11, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraburns

I use baby wipes in Ozzies ears. Check that there is nothing in the ear before you go poking about in there, then just gently use the baby wipe all round the little creases and crevices until they are clean. Always use and new wipe for each ear to avoid spreading any nasties that might be lurking!

Exactly what I do. You can use the sensitive ones or you can buy some ear wipes from PAH that do the same job.

claire_88 · #6 05-09-11, 02:40 PM

we use cleanaural, iv used wipes but i can never get right down to where the grub is before they flinch and run..... personal preference but this is a squirty bottle.
I get mine online but im sure pet stores will do a similar thing.

Kaz and Harvey · #7 05-09-11, 02:40 PM

Thank you all
I will buy some baby wipes when I am shopping tomorrow and then the fun part trying to keep him still while I clean them!

lauraburns · #8 05-09-11, 04:01 PM

Sorry, yes I use sensitive. Ozzie actually quite enjoys me doing his ears, he starts moaning and leaning in to me so I can give it a good rub!!!

#9 05-09-11, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lauraburns

I use baby wipes in Ozzies ears. Check that there is nothing in the ear before you go poking about in there, then just gently use the baby wipe all round the little creases and crevices until they are clean. Always use and new wipe for each ear to avoid spreading any nasties that might be lurking!

This is What I do too and Storm loves it!

Catriona xx

Bonniesmummy · #10 05-09-11, 07:43 PM

I used wipes, cotton pads ... All sorts

bonnie is prone to bad ears, has been since she was a puppy, I found the best thing to clean them is put in a few drops of olive oil in her ear and massage it around. It gets all the muck out so much easier with a gentle wipe with a cotton pad or wipe.