RE: Ear Wash for My Dog - CAUTION

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Hi Karen & Group,

 

Regarding ear treatment, it is advised to be certain that the ear drum is

NOT ruptured prior to administering any solution into the ear canal, as

serious problems can result - irreversible *deafness* and even *loss of

equilibrium*.

 

There's quite a bit of helpful information on ear remedies here:

 

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/BLUE.HTM

 

Your veterinarian should first examine the status of your dog's ear canal,

and check for any tumors or foreign bodies (such as foxtails). You may want

to have the vet take a smear under a microscope to detect bacteria, yeast or

mites, and then do a culture & sensitivity test.

 

My dogs and cats have never had ear problems and for more than 9 years they

have been fed some organic grains in their homemade food.

 

All the Best,

Helen

Helen L. McKinnon

http://www.ItsForTheAnimals.com

Editor, Companion Animals Natural Care **Newsletter**:

CompanionAnimalsNaturalCareNewsletter/

Administrator: CompanionAnimalCare-Naturally ***Discussion Group***:

CompanionAnimalCare-Naturally/

 

" If a diet is unnatural, disease will keep company with those subjected to

it. "

--- Juliette de Bairacli Levy, Author of The Complete Herbal Handbook for

the Dog and Cat, first published in1955

 

 

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Fri, 3 Sep 2004 08:54:56 -0700 (PDT)

k smith <iamfree2b2004

Re: Ear Wash for My Dog

 

wonderful---thanks

 

Julie Hensley <julie wrote:

Wow,... something I actually know something about. I don't know that this

qualifies as " herbal " but I have Irish Water Spaniels (floppy ears with

heavy coats and they LOVE to swim). The best cleaner/drying agent I've ever

used is vodka (as high a proof as possible) with boric acid.

 

I typically make a 2 cups at a time. 1 3/4 cups vodka and 3/4 cup of Boric

Acid... you can cut it down with some water if the ears are infected or

tender since it can sting slightly.

 

Julie

 

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iamfree2b2004

herbal remedies

Friday, September 03, 2004 8:15 AM

Herbal Remedies - Ear Wash for My Dog

 

Any suggestions for an ear wash for dogs?? I am tired of paying $27

for a small bottle from the vet.

 

Thanks,

Karen