The ears are a weak point in many dog breeds.
Every owner wants their pet to not only feel good, but also to look healthy and beautiful. To achieve this, a lot of effort is needed to perform various hygiene procedures, such as bathing the puppy and taking care of its nails.
This procedure is not only necessary to keep your pet’s ears clean, but also to prevent some ear diseases.
You should check your dog’s ears every day, especially in summer. In addition to the sulphur that clogs the ears, a tick can crawl into the ears or a caltrop can get tangled in the long hair. This often happens to dog breeds such as Schnauzers and Poodles.
If the shells of the dog’s ears are pink, warm and look clean, they should be cleaned once a week, when the sulphur starts to show. With dry or damp cotton wool, the sulphur should be cleaned in an upward motion. After the treatment, calm your dog down with an ir be sure to give him a treat.
When your dog starts shaking his head after a night out, it may be a sign that he has accumulated a large amount of sulphur in his ears. To help your pet, apply a special solution or lotion to the ear and massage around it. The inner hairs will bring up softened sulphur, which will need to be removed with dry or damp cotton wool.
Ticks live not only in forests but also in towns, parks and yards in summer, so a dog can easily catch them. If a tick has crawled into your dog’s ear, contact your vet immediately. If you don’t have access to a vet, you will need to use tweezers. The tick should be grasped as close to the dog’s skin as possible and pulled out in a circular motion. The wound should be treated immediately with disinfectant.
If your pet’s ears have turned red and he is twitching every time he touches them, he may have ear infections. In this case, do not treat it yourself, but contact your vet. The doctor will examine the dog and prescribe the necessary medications.
Regular examination and cleaning of your dog’s ears is a simple and easy procedure. Doing it on time and correctly will prevent many health problems in your four-legged friend.