Home Remedies Dog Ear Infection

There are some home remedies dog ear infection treatments. It is better to use products supplied by a veterinarian but a vet isn't always available and sometimes a dog needs some help for an ear infection on weekends and holidays.

1. Mix white vinegar with water in a 1:1 ration (half water, half white vinegar) The acidity of this solution makes it hard for some bacteria to grow and this has an astringent effect. It stings if there is any ulceration of the ear canal, though.

2. Mix 3% hydrogen peroxide 1:1 with warm water. This is less antibacterial but is a little better at helping with the removal of ear wax from the ears. It is not as likely to cause discomfort if the ear is inflamed.

One of the best home remedies dog ear infection ways to stop ear mites is with over-the-counter products containing pyrethrins. Made from chrysanthemums, pyrethrins are natural insecticides that are very safe to use. Just follow the instructions on the label.

When an infection is caused by ear mites, home remedies dog ear infection thing to do is putting a few drops of almond oil or olive oil in each ear. Oil will smother the mites and may allow the infection to heal. You usually need to continue the oil treatments for three to four weeks, putting three to seven drops of oil into the ear canals each day. To help the treatment work more efficiently, clean wax and other debris from the ears before using oil.

Another home remedies dog ear infection treatment to use can also be purchased over the counter in for form of shampoos for irritated skin. Often times the ear infection is caused by an allergy and bathing the dog with a medicated shampoo can help with the itching and also with the ear infection.

Please understand that none of the aforementioned home remedies dog ear infection treatments are a substitute for the dog being seen by a qualified veterinarian at the earliest possible time. Ear infections are a serious ailment and need to treated by a professional.