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Dogs can hear so many things that we can’t by detecting ultrasonic sounds. Their ears are truly amazing and they can hear storms approach that are still several hours away. They can even hear things 4 times farther away then we could ever imagine. A lot of dogs ears are neglected and not on purpose, just because most people don’t know the proper way to care for your canine’s ears. Below are some tips to care for your fur babies ears properly:
If your dog has a lot of hair on his face, chances are he also has hairy ears. Breeds like Poodles, Lhasa Apsos and Shih Tzus tend to have a lot of hair in their ears. The more hair in your dog’s ears, the more damp it is inside them. And with dampness comes the risk of ear infection.
To trim the hair from you dog’s ears, follow these steps:
1. Assemble your tools. You’ll need a pair of blunt-nosed scissors designed for cutting hair, available at drug stores. Have some Cowboy Magic®Detangler & Shine™ on hand as well.
2. Prepare your dog. Make sure your dog is calm and ask him to sit in front of you. If your dog is the wiggly type, have someone help you by holding your dog steady as you work.
3. Prepare the hair. Apply a little Cowboy Magic®Detangler & Shine™ to the hair to make it smooth and easier to cut.
4. Position the ear. Hold your dog’s ear out to the side so the hair you cut does not drop down into his ear canal.
5. Trim the hair. Using the scissors, trim the hair that is protruding out of his ear. Cut close to the skin, but not so close that you accidentally nick him. If your dog has floppy ears, you need to keep them clean to avoid infection developing inside, where air doesn’t circulate. Bloodhounds, labrador retrievers and cocker spaniels are just a few of the breeds that have floppy ears that are prone to infection.
To clean your dog’s ears, follow these steps:
1. Assemble your tools. Dampen a soft, cotton cloth or a cotton ball with mineral oil. You can also skip the mineral oil and use commercially sold ear wipes for dogs, which are available at pet supply stores.
2. Prepare your dog. Have your dog sit calmly in front of you, or have a helper hold him steady.
3. Clean the ears. Wipe the insides of his ears with the cloth or cotton ball, taking care to clear out the dark, waxy material you see inside.
Ear cleaning does not need to be done with every bath and really only needs to be done once a month. Earwax is what protects all of our ears so it is important you do not clean them too often. If they seem dirty more often then you may need to take them in for a check up for an ear infection. Do you have any more tips on this topic to share with us below?
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