Ear and eye cleaning

EARS AND EYE CLEANING

Ears

  • During routine grooming, the ears should be checked
  • Ears need to be cleaned about once a month.
  • A cotton swab or soft cloth soaked in mineral oil, hydrogen peroxide, or alcohol can be used.
  • Only the part of the ear that can be seen should be cleaned.
  • One should use a finger and never poke any sharp or hard object into the ear; a quick head movement could cause serious injury.
  • Spaniels and other dogs with long hair need to be checked for mats and burns that may block air movement and cause infections.

Eyes

  • Irritating substances can be removed from the eyes with boric acid solutions or other eyewash solutions.
  • Dogs with large protruding eyes and long hair need special care to keep hair from rubbing the eyeball.
  • Hunting dogs and other field dogs should be checked carefully after each outing for irritating substances.
  • Serious irritations and injuries need to be brought to the attention of the veterinarian.
Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:01 AM