Ear Problem

by Nutan

I have a 2.5 month old cocker spaniel. I have been asked by the vet to tie his ears while feeding him but still his ears are well exposed because he lies on the floor and plays and that makes the hair on his ears dirty.

The vet cleans the inside of his ears but the hairs are still dirty and I have been asked not to bathe him for another month so how do I clean the hairs on the ears?

Can I use a pup shampoo and clean his ears only?

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

You can buy specially formulated ear cleaner from most reliable pet stores or perhaps your vet could recommend a suitable product. They don't cost a lot but could save you money on vet fees by keeping bacteria and infection at bay.

Some products come in the form of oily drops which are used inside the ear to soften and remove wax but also contain something to kill bacteria.

There are other products on the market that are meant to be used as a cleaning agent only and should be used on the area outside of the ear. If the fur around your puppies ears are dirty, I would recommend this type of product.

This article will explain the best way to go about cleaning your dogs ears. I recommend you clean your puppy's ears once each day for a week and then weekly thereafter.

I also recommend you read our pages on Cocker Spaniel Ears - they're full of helpful advice and information on how to look after Cocker ears.

In the meanwhile, why not send us a photo of your little puppy and let us know how he's getting on?

It's very easy to do - simply follow the link here.

Good luck!

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