Dog Ear Cleaning Solution

If your dog often suffers from ear infections and you have used the dog ear cleaning solution prescribed by the vet, but there is no difference to the infection, you should try the dog ear cleaning solution given below. Most dog ear infection treatments are expensive, as the cost includes, a visit to the vet, along with the professional fees charged by the vet in disposing of treatment, dos and don't of the treatment, and the actual medication to be purchased. The homemade dog ear cleaning solution will not cause a dent in your bank account and at the same time is more effective at maintaining your dog's health.

Dog Ear Cleaning Solution Recipe

The ingredients required in making this cleaning solution are boric acid powder, white vinegar, isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol and antiseptic solution, also known as 'Povidone-Iodine' solution. There are many versions of antiseptic solutions in the market, but remember, you should not use antiseptic scrubs, since scrub detergents are added to them.

An empty bottle will also be required to store the dog ear cleaning solution. Choose a bottle with an applicator cap from which will enable you to apply the solution directly into your dog's ears. Use a bottle which has ounce markings on its exterior, as the markings will help you to know the amount of solution you are using in each ear.

Boric acid is used to manufacture illegal drugs, hence there are regulations on the acid. There is a possibility that you will have to buy boric acid powder over the counter.

The directions in preparing a dog ear cleaning solution recipe have to be followed as it is mentioned below.

1. In the empty bottle take 6 ounces of rubbing alcohol. To get the exact measurements of the alcohol, you can use the measurements on the bottle.
2. To the alcohol add half a tablespoon of boric acid powder. Be careful when you add the boric acid powder to the alcohol, so that it does not fall on your clothes or hands. In case it does, wash it off immediately. A funnel made of paper can be used to add the boric acid powder to the alcohol. Close the bottle with the cap and then shake the bottle till the boric acid powder dissolves in the alcohol. Be patient, I am sure you can do this for your beloved pet dog.
3. After the powder dissolves, add two ounces of white vinegar to the solution in the bottle. Again shake the bottle well.
4. At last but not the least, add two teaspoons of antiseptic solution to the mixture in the bottle. Now your dog ear cleaning solution is ready. The end product will have a color similar to that of iced tea.

Now that the dog ear cleaning solution is ready you will have to get hold of your dog. The most difficult part of the procedure is to get hold of the dog and spray the solution in its ear, so take the help of another person too. One person will have to hold the dog and the other will be required to spray the solution in the dog's ear. Now the question stands, how much of the solution will be required? I have an answer. The answer is to fill up the ear canal with the homemade dog ear cleaning solution and then cover the ear and shake the dog's ear with your hand. Let the solution slosh about in the ear. If you do not undertake this step the dog will shake its head and the solution will come out of the ear. Use the solution till the infection subsides. Then you can use the solution once a week. I hope you are already getting ready to go pick up the material required to make the dog ear cleaning solution.