FAQ: How To Clean English Bulldog Ears?

What can I use to clean my dog’s ears at home?

How To Clean Dog Ears With Vinegar and Other Ways!

1. Take half a cup of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar (ACV) and mix it with half a cup of water.
2. Give your dogs ears a wipe with a cotton ball along the heavy wax, being sure not to press too far down your dogs ears.
3. Massage the ears from the base of the canals all the way down to the head.

How often should you clean English bulldogs ears?

To prevent minor problems from escalating, check your English bulldog’s ears on a weekly basis and clean them when necessary. Your bulldog’s ears should be pinkish gray in color and odor-free. If your dog’s ears exhibit brown or yellow discharge, excess wax buildup or red, inflamed skin, the dogs ears may be infected.

Why do English bulldogs ears get dirty?

This is typically because many bulldogs have allergies and the ear makes excess wax when it is fighting those allergens. Yeast thrives in that debris and moisture and causes an infection. Cleansers that ward off yeast the best usually include vinegar or alcohol.

What is the best way to clean a dog’s ears?

Use an over-the-counter ear cleaner or normal saline. Irrigation can be done without stressing out your dog. Hold the ear flap upright and fill the ear canal with the cleaning solution.

What is the best dog ear cleaner?

10 Best Dog Ear Cleaners

• Zymox Otic Pet Ear Treatment with Hydrocortisone – Best Overall.
• Zymox Veterinary Strength Dog And Cat Ear Cleanser – Best Enzyme Ear Cleaner.
• Virbac Epi-Otic Advanced Ear Cleaner For Dogs And Cats – Best Budget.
• Vet Organics EcoEars Dog Ear Cleaner – Best All-Natural.

How do I clean my dogs infected ear?

Mix apple cider vinegar and distilled water into a half and half solution. If you have a solution bottle or syringe, you can put the solution directly into the ear canal by squirting it in. Avoid using cotton swabs in your dog’s ears. A solution or syringe bottle will have a long tip to get the solution into the ear.

Can I clean my dog’s ears with water?

A range of ear cleaning products are available for dogs, but warm water will do the job in most cases. Use cotton wool balls – don’t be tempted to use Q-tips as these can damage a dog’s ear. Dip the cotton wool into the liquid and work your way from the outside of the ear inwards.

What is the brown stuff in my dog’s ears?

Outer ear infection (otitis externa). A waxy, yellow, or reddish- brown ear discharge can also be a sign your dog has an ear infection, which can be a result of allergies, mites, polyps, overproduction of ear wax, excessive bathing or swimming (which can leave too much moisture in the ears ), or other problems.

How do you clean a bulldog’s ears?

Squeeze a veterinarian-approved ear – cleaning solution to fill your dog’s ear canal and massage gently at the base of the ear for about 30 seconds. You will hear a squishing sound as the product dislodges debris and buildup. Don’t let the tip of the applicator touch your dog’s ear, as this can introduce bacteria.

What causes ear infections in Bulldogs?

Ear infection in bulldogs and French Bulldogs is often due to the breed anatomical misfortune, allergies and at times in older bulldogs hormonal imbalance like hypothyroidism.

How do I keep my bulldog clean?

For daily or routine care, a simple wipe with a soft cloth dipped in warm water should do the trick for most bulldogs. If you see more dirt or grime than usual, and it’s not coming off as easily as you’d like, you could use a bit of your dog’s regular soap or shampoo in the water to clean thoroughly.

Can I put hydrogen peroxide in my dog’s ear?

You will need a gentle veterinary ear cleaning solution and gauze squares or cotton balls (no cotton swabs!). We do not recommend the use of alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean your dog’s ears. These products can cause inflammation to the ear canal and further exacerbate infections.

Can I use a QTIP to clean my dog’s ear?

NEVER use a cotton-tipped applicator ( Q-tip ) to remove the solution from the ear canal. Doing so can damage the ear canal and/or ear drum or push debris further into the ear canal. Provide treats to your dog.

Is it safe to clean your dog’s ears with apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar can clean a dog’s ears and rebalance the skin pH, but it will also dry out ears to combat yeast and bacterial infections. When using apple cider vinegar around your dog’s ears, remember to never use it on raw or open sores since it is an acid and will burn and cause irritation.