Your Pet’s Oral /Dental Health
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| HELPFUL TIPS FOR ADMINISTERING EAR DROPS TO YOUR DOG |
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Administering ear medications can often be challenging. Remember that your pet’s ear(s) may be painful and that even a normally gentle and passive dog may respond by biting. You may need to muzzle your dog for this procedure. · Warm the medication by standing the bottle in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. · Make sure you have carefully read the label and understand the prescription instructions. · Squeeze the liquid medication into the dropper or prepare the squeeze bottle as directed. · Gently pull the ear flap straight up using your other hand. · Apply the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal while continuing to keep the ear flap elevated. · Rub the base of the ear against the head in a circular motion. Be cautious and gentle as your do may object to this procedure. You should hear a “squishing” sound as you massage the medication deep into the ear canal. · Release the ear and let your dog shake its head. If the medication contains a wax solvent, debris will be dissolved so it can be shaken out. · Make sure you give your dog plenty of praise throughout the procedure and offer a treat after giving the medication. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This client information sheet is based on material written by Ernest E. Ward Jr., DVM © Copyright 2002 Lifelearn IncUsed with permission under licenseAugust 9, 2004. |
