We here at Pinnacle Protection Dogs are always here to assist you with many personal protection dogs for sale and we want to help make sure your personal protection dog is happy and healthy.
A fairly common health issue in personal protection dogs is otitis externa, better known as an ear infection. Personal protection dogs help keep you protected and you want to make sure you do the same by treating your dog the best possible way. Ear infections in dogs tend to occur over and over again and can be very stressful for your protection dog as well as stressful for you.
Using antibiotics can be useful in treating ear infections, however, they only work in the short run, and taking your dog to the vet every time they have an infection can become very costly. Here is the good news. You can treat your personal protection dog at home with simple, natural remedies. In this article, we will look at how to determine if your canine companion has an ear infection and the top 5 home remedies you can use to treat the ear infection.
Diagnosing the infection.
You will know something is up when your personal protection dog is tilting and shaking its head. The dog may also be rubbing their ear on chairs and couches, and constantly scratching the ear. If you take a close look at your dog’s ear you may see crusts or scabs, swelling, and possibly fluid discharge that is brown or red in color. You may also smell a sweet odor in the air.
Ear infections can be caused by many things such as an imbalance in hormones, allergies, bacteria, and yeast infections. Sometimes, if the infections are deep enough, you may want to take your protection dog to see a vet. Most infections, however, can be treated by you in the comfort of your own home with these top 5 remedies.
Top 5 Home Remedies For Dog Ear Infections
Here is our list of natural remedies. Each one has been proven to be effective in treating ear infections in dogs and the ingredients are cheap and not hard to get.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Word of caution. Do not use vinegar if your dog has sore or reddish ears. This will cause a lot of pain for your dog. Vinegar will help remove debris and dirt and kill both bacteria and yeast infections. Also, do not ever use q-tips. They will only push the infection and dirt further down and can cause the eardrum to be ruptured.
Put the apple cider vinegar in a cup or glass with equal parts of water. Soak a cotton ball in the solution and apply it to your protection dog’s ear gently. You can also use a syringe filled with the solution and squirt a small amount into your dog’s ear.
Mullein Plant
Mullein can be found at most health stores and this herb has antibacterial elements which are good for bacterial ear infections. You will have to make your own remedy with this easy-to-do recipe. This will have to be done in advance to treat an ear infection.
Take mullein leaves and put them into a glass jar and cover them with olive oil. Add freshly chopped antibacterial garlic, (a clove or two), for an increased effect. You will have to allow the solution to sit for two to three weeks before using it. Soak with a cotton ball or a dropper and apply to the infected ear.
Oregano Oil
Another natural antibiotic that is very effective is the oil oregano. It must be diluted before applying to the ear or irritation will occur.
You will add one drop of oil of oregano and 1/2 oz of pure aloe vera juice. Use a dropper or cotton ball and apply gently to the affected area.
Calendula
Calendula can be used both externally and internally. It will offer relief from pain and is great for the immune system, as well as healing wounds. Like the mullein, you will want to stick the calendula in a glass jar and cover the calendula with olive oil. Add fresh chopped garlic. The calendula will be ready to use in 3 to 4 days. Strain the solution and use a dropper or cotton ball to apply to the infected ear. You can store the calendula solution for up to six months.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a great ant-fungal and antibacterial remedy. A 2008 study in Dermatitis proved its effectiveness as an antifungal.
In a saucepan, place 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and two fresh cloves of garlic. Place on low heat. Let the mixture simmer until the oil liquefies completely. Let the oil cool before applying it to your dog’s ear. Place two to three drops up to three times a day for a week. Keep this solution handy so that you can use it again to clean your dog’s ears after the infection is gone and on a routine basis. This will prevent infections down the road.
Use one of these home remedies the next time your dog has an ear infection. Remember that natural remedies will not disrupt your protection dog’s immune system and will help your protection dog keep you protected.
January 12, 2018
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