In order for your puppy to grow up healthy and cheerful, certain hygiene rules must be followed, including keeping the ears clean. A healthy dog needs to clean his ears at least once every two to three weeks, and if the dog is short-eared - once a week. This will help you avoid many troubles with your pet's health: even in healthy ears, sulfur accumulates over time, an excess of which can lead to inflammation.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare ear-cleaning sticks, cotton swab, or disc (depending on the size of your ear). Pick a time when the dog is calm and you don't need to rush anywhere. Ask someone to help you hold the puppy. Before you start cleaning, massage your baby's ears, make sure that he feels comfortable.
Step 2
It is not recommended to clean your ears with a dry cotton swab or stick - you can injure the ear skin. Use a special veterinary remedy or vegetable oil. Make sure that the swab is not too wet - no liquid should drip from it.
Step 3
To secure your dog's head, gently hug him under the neck and press his head against his chest. A small dog can be swaddled in a towel.
Step 4
Bend your ear to the side and start rubbing the inside of it gently, moving slowly from top to bottom. Act very gently - the less discomfort the puppy experiences during the first brushing, the better he will relate to this procedure in the future. Clean only the visible part of the ear. There is no need to penetrate the ear canals.
Step 5
Calm down your puppy while brushing. Talk to him gently and calmly. Be prepared for him to try to resist. With all your accuracy, he will be unpleasant in any case. If he wants to shake his head after brushing, do not disturb him - perhaps some liquid has got into his ears. It will be better if the dog shakes it out. After finishing cleaning, praise the puppy, give him a treat.
