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Ear cleaning time
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07/29/15 04:55 PM
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bill oxner
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It's been too long for my two. Muffin started rubbing her ear on my hand last night. I got out the alcohol and Q tips. It seemed to perk her up a little. Cracker gets hers done this afternoon. Do you do your dogs ears on a regular basis?
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/29/15 05:03 PM
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Sort of. Mostly I let pets Mart do it.
I'll take a Black Female every time.
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/29/15 08:36 PM
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Cracker is a little more squeamish than Muffin. I set the alcohol on the patio table to let the alcohol get up to ambient temperature. I did her ears while she was standing. She leaned into me and moaned. I need to do it more often.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/29/15 09:32 PM
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Just did Jessie's yesterday 6 months old, I think its just good practice for floppy eared dogs. I think it feels good to them, like you say they lean into it and moan like it feels really good. I use the stuff from Petco, squirt it in and rub it in then wipe with cotton ball far as I can without hurting her. They always come out kinda dirty. Now if they stink, its time for the Vet to have a look for mites or infection. I know I'm not telling Bill anything new She's going in for her Spay surgery and chip implant tomorrow ....fun
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/29/15 11:21 PM
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Yes my gal goes in the lake pretty much everyday so I also put drop of some stuff I got from the vet
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07/29/15 11:28 PM
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I like peroxide as it tends to loosen gunk better. It also doesn't tend to dry the ear out like alcohol does.
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07/30/15 01:27 AM
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Muffin also got a bath tonight. She really likes to cut up after a bath.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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07/30/15 02:36 AM
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Mine had the last of her puppy shots and the chip implant Sunday. Never would have known the way she pestered my beagle all afternoon. They cleaned her ears while there. She was looking at me crazy while they did it.
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/30/15 06:35 AM
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1/3 Peroxide 1/3 Apple Cider Vinegar 1/3 Witch Hazel (don't use alcohol)
Works like charm on my GSP's.
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/30/15 09:58 AM
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My old vet recommended 1/3 peroxide, 1/3 vinegar and 1/3 alchohol. I've been using that mix for about 8 years now. Works great.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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07/30/15 11:59 AM
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What are you using to get the solution in the dog's ear?
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07/30/15 12:07 PM
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What are you using to get the solution in the dog's ear? I use the bottle cap and just pour it in there one ear at a time. I squeeze the ears a few times then swab it out.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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07/30/15 12:29 PM
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Sports water bottle with pop up lid. I cup the ear with my hand, squirt some in, rub gently, let them shake, pat dry with paper towels.
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/30/15 01:18 PM
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Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/30/15 02:39 PM
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Muffin also got a bath tonight. She really likes to cut up after a bath. Funny how dogs seem to really cut up after a good bath. My black lab also really gets going in the fall when we get that first cool morning. He comes in from his morning pee ready to wrestle until the house implodes. Something about that cool crisp air that really fires them up.
Yeah, don't listen to me. I'm just an idiot.
Lol. Duckbill that was funny! The dude up top has already taken lots of bone before this deer, both mule and whitetail.
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07/30/15 06:24 PM
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Muffin also got a bath tonight. She really likes to cut up after a bath. Funny how dogs seem to really cut up after a good bath. My black lab also really gets going in the fall when we get that first cool morning. He comes in from his morning pee ready to wrestle until the house implodes. Something about that cool crisp air that really fires them up. Thank God I'm not alone...
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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07/31/15 02:29 PM
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We have to do our labs' ears at least once a week. if not, they'll get yeast infections in a hurry (working on clearing them up now).
My yellow lab acts like we are killing her when it's bath time but once it's over she tears around the house like her tail is on fire. hysterical to watch.
Our red lab will jump in the tub no problem and loves his bath time.
Jason
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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08/03/15 08:56 PM
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Used to have to clean my labs weekly or she would get a nasty infection. Interested to see how often my GSP needs it done
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Re: Ear cleaning time
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08/06/15 09:15 PM
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Yes,clean my labs ears once a month with the ear solution my vet gave me. He gets an ear infection about once or twice a year, so I do it to try help lessen the occurrence.
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