Dog ear infections typically manifest themselves with itching and/or gunk in their ears, making treatment challenging without professional assistance from a veterinarian.
Ear treatments come in the form of washes, solutions, drops and wipes; each offers different ingredients and requires massaging into the ear to purge debris and dirt from within the canal.
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Zymox Otic Ear Solution
Zymox Ear Treatment treats yeast, bacterial, and fungal infections to alleviate itching caused by these conditions and to soothe your ears. Its unique LP3 enzyme system of glucose oxidase, lactoferrin, and lactoperoxidase forms antimicrobial ions to inhibit microorganism growth while its hydrocortisone formulation soothes itching and inflammation.
The patented LP3 enzyme system successfully removes ear exudate, breaking through hard-to-penetrate biofilm that harbors bacteria and other organisms, to help prevent future infections and reduce recurrent issues. Furthermore, this solution is safe to be used long term in chronic cases.
Shake well before every use and apply generously to unclean ears, filling the canal completely. Gently massage in working medication into ears while wiping away excess. In acute infections treat for 7-14 days while 14-14 for chronic cases; suitable for dogs and cats of all ages.
Banixx Ear Cleanser
Banixx Pet Care is an advanced antibacterial and antifungal spray designed to provide gentle yet potent relief to dogs suffering from ear infections. Safe and effective as an ear cleaner without steroids, alcohol or additional fragrances added; clinically proven safe around pets’ ears, eyes, noses.
Gently wipe the interior of your pet’s ears with a cotton ball moistened with Banixx 2-3 times daily using treats or toys as distraction post-application, and make sure the ear flap is closed afterwards. Banixx provides non-sting, odorless relief that works well when combined with other home remedies for ear infections; if symptoms of your dog’s ear infection do not improve after 3 days, consult with a veterinarian immediately as signs such as itching and shaking may indicate active infection that requires professional intervention to alleviate.
Pau D’arco Ear Drops
Ear infections can make dogs miserable, with itchy ears, whining noises and unpleasant odors being hallmarks of discomfort. Luckily, home remedies may provide relief while stopping the infection from spreading further into other parts of their bodies.
The pau d’arco tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) contains powerful infection-fighting chemicals known as naphthoquinones such as lapachol and beta-lapachone that have been shown to effectively destroy bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites.
Apply a cotton ball saturated in bark extract to soothe inflammation in your dog’s ears several times each day for best results. In addition, consider giving omega-3 fatty acid supplements from either an online source or local pet store as these will boost their immune systems and fight infections more effectively.
Apple Cider Vinegar Ear Spray
Apple cider vinegar is an indispensable household product many in Madison and Huntsville have on hand for multiple uses, including improving digestion, strengthening immunity, cleaning bathtubs, removing pesticides from fruits, increasing hair volume and brightness while whitening teeth, as well as acting as natural flea and tick repellents.
ACV also boasts antifungal and antibacterial properties, according to a 2018 study published by Scientific Reports. ACV’s acidic acetic acid inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli growth according to research published in Scientific Reports.
Create an ACV/water solution safe for your dog’s ears by mixing equal parts. When applying, gently squirt small amounts into each ear canal and massage them until all debris have been cleared away from each canal. When finished, have them shake their head to clear away any remaining gunk.
Witch Hazel Ear Spray
Witch hazel is a natural astringent that helps remove earwax and oil build-up in ears. Additionally, it serves as an antiseptic and germicide while acting as a hemostatic and encouraging blood flow in ears.
Wax, water, and grime buildup in our four-legged friends’ inner ears is often responsible for infections as well as an unpleasant odor. To clean them properly, gently wipe their ears with cotton pad soaked with witch hazel.
Make sure you keep this Burt’s Bees product handy to soothe itchy and smelly ear canals with its soothing witch hazel, peppermint oil, alcohol-free formula that is specifically pH balanced for dogs, and non-stinging ingredients.
