- Ear Infections in Dogs, Cats -
Causes, Symptoms, Natural
Herbal Remedies, Treatments
- A Guide -
- A Guide -
In this article…
1.0 Causes and Types of Ear Infections
1.1 Acute Infection
1.2 Chronic Infection
1.3 Ear Mite Infestation
1.4 Other Causes
2.0 Symptoms of an Ear Infection
3.0 Antibiotics - Not a Solution
4.0 Prescription Dog, Cat Food – a Solution or a Health Threat?
5.0 A Holistic Health Supporting Approach – the Real Solution
6.0 Natural Topical Treatments and Remedies
6.1 A Guide to Administering Treatments in a Safe Manner
6.2 Ear Drops to Treat Ear Infections, Reducing Inflammation, Irritation6.3 Ear Drops to Reduce Inflammation and Irritation, Keep Ears Clean
6.4 Ear Drops to eradicate Ear Mites
6.5 Ear Drops for Pro-Active Regular Maintenance/Prevention of Infections
7.0 Supporting Your Dog’s, Cat’s Health from the Inside Out
Did you know that ear infections are now (and have been since 2012) the foremost non-life-threatening reason for a visit to the veterinarian’s office? This article will assist you in understanding why your dog or cat gets an ear infection; why the condition may have become a chronic issue for your dog or cat, and what to do to naturally treat and remedy the ear infection and the root cause or the condition – not just temporarily treat the symptom.
1.0 Causes and Types of Ear
Infections
There are many reasons why a dog
or cat develops an ear infection. The list below will provide you with an overview
of types of ear infections and causes.
Before we look at the list of
cause and type it is important to note that if your dog or cat is on a diet
that truly and fully supports a strong immune system and good overall health
your dog’s or cat’s chance of acquiring any type of ear infection dramatically
decreases.
Without any doubt the root cause
of most illness is inappropriate ingredients in food and overall diet which can
be compounded by exposure to environmental toxins. Conversely the solution to
avoiding illness is a good diet.

1.1 Infection Type One
- Acute Ear Infections
This type of infection may be
caused by:
- Bacteria which thrives in a humid environment – the inside of the ear and, or
- A scratch or cut inside or near the ear canal which then becomes populated with bacteria;
- Predispostion to acquire ear infections -
- It is important to note that dogs with floppy ears may be particularly prone to ear infections as air circulation inside the ear is limited, fur on the inside surface of the ear can become overgrown and dirt and particulate can become trapped;
- Hence the importance of checking your dog’s and cat’s ears on a weekly basis to ensure his/her ears are clean.
If you have a puppy or kitten make
sure you get them accustomed to having their ears touched, failure to do so can
result in behavioural issues (i.e. bite reactivity) around the touching of
his/her ears later in life. You can read this
article to understand how you can inadvertently
create stress and tension during grooming – from ear cleaning, to brushing fur
and teeth to bathing and nail clipping.
1.2 Infection Type
Two - Chronic Ear Infections
This type of infection may be
caused by:
- Allergies – food allergies or environmental allergies;
- When food allergies are not properly addressed Candida may result. Candida is an overgrowth of bad bacteria leading to a yeast bloom that result in yeast infection);
- Food allergies can be triggered by inappropriate, toxic and otherwise heath threatening ingredients in:
- Dog and cat food – off the shelf and veterinarian prescribed;
- Dog and cat health care products such as dental chews, toothpaste, shampoos and rinses, off the shelf and veterinarian prescribed chemical-based insect and parasite preventatives etc.
- Overuse of antibiotics;
- Chronic Bacterial infection;
- Hormonal unbalance;
- Stress;
- Suppressed immune system (enables fungal and bacterial infections);
- This can occur due to vaccination and over vaccination;
- Other immune-suppressing medical conditions.
1.3 Infection Type Three
- An Infestation of Ear Mites

Ear mites are tiny spider-like
insects that like to infest the ears of dogs, cats, rabbits and other small
animals. Although mites prefer the ear canals they can also live elsewhere on
the animal’s body. Mites thrive in the moist warmth of the ear canal. They
burrow into the ear, casing irritation and inflammation. The animal’s body
responds to the attack by producing excess ear-wax. The ear mites feed on
epidermal debris and ear wax.
1.4 Infection Type Four - Other Causes, Foreign Material
Other
foreign material – organic and non-organic can become lodged in a dog’s or cat’s
ear canal…
- Particulate
blowing about in the wind can impact and lodge into the ear canal. This can
occur when for example a dog sticks his/her head out the window of a quickly
moving vehicle.
When running through or rolling-in certain grasses that have hard seed-bearing seed heads; - Some seed heads have sharp points and microscopic barbs that can become lodged in a dog’s or cat’s ears as they run through, play or roll-about in the grass;
- These barbs can easily work their way into flesh - the barbs then prevent the seed head from working its way back out;
- Hard seed bearing grasses are often referred to as ‘Fox Tails’.
The
following are typical examples of ‘fox tail’ grasses:
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Cheat grass’ (Bromus tectorum);
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Foxtail also called wild barley, squirreltail barley,
skunktail (Hordeum murinum), |
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Red Brome (Bromus madritensis); |
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Rip-gut grass’ (Bromus diandrus). |
2.0 Symptoms of an Ear Infection
Typical symptoms of an ear
infection include:
- Build-up of ear wax;
- When you clean the wax it redevelops quickly, i.e. within the next day or two;
- Ear sensitivity/pain;
- Your dog or cat may turn its head away if you try to touch his/her ears or may cry in pain at your touch;
- Dizziness and/or vomiting;
- Holding of the head to one side;
- Inflammation of the ear flap and ear canal skin (swelling, redness);
- Scratching at the ear (repeatedly, excessively, persistently);
- Shaking of the head (repeatedly);
- Strong odour.
It
is important to note that persistent scratching and/or head-shaking can lead to
a secondary condition called an Aural Hemotoma.
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An Aural Hemotoma |
- Constant irritation from scratching and head shacking can break blood vessels resulting in an accumulation of blood between the layers of skin;
- This condition creates a large blister-like pocket that must be drained – usually done by a veterinarian;
- A surgical procedure can be done in which the skin is cut and the blister completely drained;
- Less intrusive procedures such as draining the blister with a needle or small tube can also be done – however the blister will usually refill with blood in a matter of hours or days.
3.0 Antibiotics – Not a Solution
A reactive, non-strategic, dangerous approach...
Most allopathic
veterinarians prescribe antibiotics for ear
infections. Antibiotics can be very
useful when used in the right situation however antibiotics have become the
most over-prescribed conventional medication used today. Conventional western
medicine is designed to deal with health emergencies. When drugs that are
designed to deal with an emergency situation are indiscriminately applied to
non-emergency situations grave results can ensue.
If the root cause of the infection
is type one as described in section 1.0 above:
- A cut - either from a foreign object lodged in the ear/skin, or from a misplaced nail scratch subsequently infected with bacteria;
- Ears impacted with overgrown fur and dirt on the inner flap subsequently infected with bacteria;
- A single course of antibiotics may be a reasonable course of action;
- Addressing the infection topically and ingested with herbs and nutraceuticals may also be an option – the problem is that the majority of allopathic veterinarians do not know how to do anything but prescribe conventional drugs – so antibiotics become the mainstay even in situations where an alternative approach could have been equally or more appropriate.
If the root cause of the infection
is type two (i.e. Candida) as described in section 1.0 above;
Prescription of repeated courses
of antibiotics is in my opinion a completely irresponsible method of approach;
- Antibiotics will not address or correct the root cause of a type two infection;
- The infection remains unaddressed and will continue to occur;
- The veterinarian prescribes more antibiotics at every re-occurrence;
- The end result is:
- A dog or cat that continues to suffer from the root cause and the symptom;
- And the dog’s or cat’s health is further put at risk as he/she will develop immunity to the first antibiotic prescribed;
- The veterinarian will then prescribe another type of antibiotic – which the dog or cat will also develop an immunity to.
Over prescription leads to
additional adverse health impacts.
How does this happen? There are
multiple contributing factors…
Factor #1 – Beginning the Process
of Immunity
Bacteria are highly adaptable
microorganisms and overtime and exposure to repeated doses of antibiotics
bacteria mutate in order to adapt and survive. As the dog or cat is exposed to
more antibiotics the bacteria that they are hosting undergo this adaption process,
each time this occurs immunity to a specific antibiotic is created. The more
the bacteria adapt the better they get at adapting. Once bacteria have adapted
to a series of antibiotics, antibiotics are no longer effective. The
antibiotics are no longer effective. If your dog or cat ends up in a truly life
threatening situation where antibiotics are required to save that animal’s life
your animal’s life is in great jepordy.
Factor #2 – Hastening Immunity
If your dog or cat is on a diet
that includes meat from non-organic sources your dog and cat is already
ingesting antibiotics from the meat he/she is eating. Animals raised on factory
farms (concentrated animal feeding operations – CAFO) are fed food that
includes antibiotics. When the animal is slaughtered antibiotics remain in the
flesh of the meat which is then consumed by your dog or cat. Between the
antibiotics passed on through the meat and over prescription of antibiotics by
veterinarians your dog’s and cat’s rate of acquiring immunity to antibiotics increases
exponentially.
Factor #3 - Destruction Of Good along with Bad
Antibiotics destroy both good and
bad bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract (GI Tract). The destruction of good
bacteria causes a suppression of the immune system leaving your dog’s or cat’s
natural defence against bacteria, fungal infection, parasites, and viruses in a
weakened state. The GI tract is also the body’s major center for serotonin
production. The death of good flora has a negative impact on serotonin levels.
This can result in creation or heightening of anxiety and stress.
Administration of antibiotics can actually make the ear infection worse and as
well trigger and create other health issues.
Factor #4 - Root Cause Remains Unaddressed, Unsolved
In addition to placing your dog’s
or cat’s future health at risk, the root cause of the infection has not been
identified or addressed making the chance of re-infection inevitable.
For all of the above reasons it is
very important that antibiotics only be used when absolutely necessary.
And one
more thing to beware of…
4.0 Prescription Dog, Cat Food - A
Solution or a Health Hazard?
Solution or a Health Hazard?
If the
root cause of the ear infection is food allergies and your allopathic
veterinarian prescribes prescription dog or cat food beware. Your dog’s, cat’s
health may be placed in further jeopardy as many allopathic prescription foods
are actually not health supporting. In fact many allopathic veterinarian
prescribed ‘anti-allergen’, ‘limited ingredient’ diets contain toxins that are
known allergy triggers – an example of this can be found here. These diets also tend to be inflammatory as the bulk of the
ingredients are carbohydrates – often genetically
modified corn and soy and/or other grains, inexpensive fillers and fibre such as cellulose
(wood pulp), etc. These foods can also be dangerously low in protein and what
protein they do have can be of very questionable quality – the same can be said
for the fats used in the food.
5.0 Strategic Health Supporting
Approach - The Real Solution
Approach - The Real Solution
The solution
to ear infections should be a strategic one in which the goal is to find the
best all around health supporting option:
- Topically treat the immediate symptoms – i.e. the inflammation of the ear;
- Provide ingested herbal and neutraceutical treatment to assist the body in cleansing itself of the infection;
- Remedy the root cause of the ear infection - for example, if the ear infection is a result of a yeast bloom from an allergy to a food ingredient or additive in the dog’s or cat’s diet it’s time for a full review of the daily diet and a redesign of that daily diet to eliminate the triggers and provide a health supporting diet;
- Ongoing maintenance - put a regime in-place to check and clean the ears on a regular (i.e. weekly, bi weekly) basis.
6.0 Natural
Topical Treatments and
Remedies
Remedies
6.1 A Guide to Administering Topical Treatments in a
Safe Manner
Safe Manner

The following provides a guideline for administering the treatments provided in section 6.2 further below…
- Make sure that the liquid solution being dropped into or applied to your dog’s / cat’s ear is at room temperature;
- If the liquid is too cold you can cause additional discomfort, if the liquid is to hot you can cause discomfort and damage;
- If you need to warm the solution up to room temperature simply take the solution, place it in a vial, dropper, small glass or bowl (dropper with the open end up) and sit the vial, dropper, glass or bowl in a larger vessel (glass or bowl) that contains a little warm water - this will warm the solution up quickly.
- If you want to dry your dog's / cat's ear once the application of the treatment has been completed use a cotton ball to gently pat the ear dry;
- Gently rub/massage the ear in a circular motion, then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake its head.
- You can use a cotton ball to gently wipe any excess oil off the inside of the ear flap;
- If you need to use a cotton swab to clean more precisely - never put the cotton swab past the portions of the ear that you can readily see...do not put the swab into the ear canal - you can very easily damage the ear drum either temporarily or permanently!
- Do not use any of these treatments if your animal's ear drums are perforated or punctured;
Number of Applications Per Day
When treating ear infections make
sure that you apply the drops 2 to 3 x
per day.
Drop
Dosage
The number of drops suggested for each flush is a typical dosage - however if your dog or cat is very small, i.e. 4 lbs, use less drops, if your dog is 150 - 200 lbs you will need to use more drops.
The number of drops suggested for each flush is a typical dosage - however if your dog or cat is very small, i.e. 4 lbs, use less drops, if your dog is 150 - 200 lbs you will need to use more drops.
Purchasing Tinctures
Some of the following Ear Flush Recipes call for
tinctures. Tinctures are readily available at most health food stores and
on-line.
6.2 Treating Ear Infections, Reducing Inflammation,
and Irritation
and Irritation
In this
section –
6.2.1
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Ear Drops
6.2.2
Calendula Ear Drops
6.2.3
Garlic Oil Ear Drops
6.2.4
Garlic and Mullein Ear Drops
6.2.5
Colloidal Silver Ear Drops
6.2.6
Oregon Grape Ear Drops
6.2.1
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Ear Drops
Excellent for treating
yeast infections (candida) of the ear. If there is no broken skin or lesions
you can use the ACV undiluted. If the skin is broken make sure you dilute the
ACV with distilled water as indicated below.
Don’t use pasteurized apple cider vinegar such as Heinz’s pasteurized
apple cider vinegar – a product typically found on grocery store shelves.
Pasteurized vinegar does NOT have the medicinal properties present in organic
unpasteurized, unfiltered ACV. To understand how to discern between the two
types of ACV you can read here.
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal and anti-viral properties (primarily from the acetic acid and malic
acid in ACV).
In addition to falling short of providing medicinal
properties pasteurized regular ACV is high in pesticide residue. Much of the
pasteurized non-organic ACV produced in North America is made from apples
imported from China where the amount of toxic
pesticides and herbicides used on apples is even greater than in North America.
Pesticide and herbicide application in China is also poorly if not completely
unregulated in many regions.
Ear Drop Recipe
- Combine equal parts of ACV and distilled water, mix the solution;
- With a syringe or dropper, gently drop about 10 drops of the liquid into your dog’s /cat's ear - make sure that the syringe is located at the entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should never be placed inside of the ear canal.
- Gently rub/massage the ear in a circular motion, then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her head.
If you would like to know more about the many beneficial
uses of ACV for your dog or cat read here. ACV can be added to your
dog’s and cat’s daily diet – provided that you adhere to the correct
product and dosage. My dogs get organic ACV with
their meal once a day on a daily basis.
6.2.2
Calendula Ear Drops
Calendula has excellent anti-fungal
properties. It is also very effective in promoting the healing of wounds.
Ear Drop Recipe
Combine the following in a glass:
- 1 cup warm distilled or filtered water;
- 1 teaspoon calendula tincture;
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt;
With a syringe or dropper, gently
drop about 10 drops of the liquid into your dog’s /cat's ear - make sure that
the syringe is located at the entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should
never be placed inside of the ear canal.
Gently
rub/massage the ear in a circular motion, then remove your hand and let your
dog/cat shake his/her head.
This ear flush may also be expanded to include several drops of Meadow Anemone (Pulsatilla nigricans) tincture.
This ear flush may also be expanded to include several drops of Meadow Anemone (Pulsatilla nigricans) tincture.
6.2.3
Garlic Oil Drops

Garlic is a natural
broad-spectrum antibiotic. The active antibiotic agent in garlic is allicin (a
sulfur compound). Allicin is produced when garlic is chopped, chewed or
bruised. Garlic also has many other health promoting properties including
antioxidant, anti-allergen, anti-fungal, and anti-carcinogenic properties.
Garlic oil can be used to:
- Keep ears clean;
- Treat bacterial of fungal infections of the ear;
- Eliminate ear mite infestations;
- Treat inner ear fluid and inner ear swelling;
Ear
Drop Recipe
To
prepare Garlic Oil you will need:
- A small, clean wide-mouth glass jar;
- Cheesecloth or other breathable clean cloth;
- Elastic band or string;
- Amber, brown or blue storage bottle;
- Garlic cloves;
- Virgin olive oil (cold-pressed olive oil) or Almond Oil;
- For maximum efficacy I recommend using organic garlic
Preparation:
- Remove the outer skin (also called 'paper') from the garlic cloves;
- Cut the garlic cloves into thin slices;
- Put the sliced garlic in the jar, leave a little space at the top of the jar empty;
- Pour the olive oil into the jar, making sure to add enough oil to completely cover the garlic - make sure that you leave some empty space at the top of the jar;
- Cover the top of the jar with a few layers of cheesecloth:
- Stretch the cheesecloth so it lays flat on top of the lid - if the cloth touches the oil it will absorb the oil and make a mess;
- Secure the cloth with string or an elastic band;
- Let the garlic/oil filled jar sit top cure, in a warm location for 10 to 14 days;
- Once the curing period is over, separate the garlic from the oil by straining the oil into an amber, brown or blue storage bottle;
- Store the Garlic Oil in the refrigerator.
Administering
- For infection and mites: twice daily, until the infection/infestation is resolved;
- For maintenance and cleaning: once a week to once a month as required to keep ears clean...
Make sure the oil is warmed up to
room temperature. With a syringe or dropper, gently drop several drops of the
oil into your dog’s/cat's ear - make sure that the syringe is located at the
entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should never be placed inside of the
ear canal.
Gently rub/massage the ear in a
circular motion, then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her head.
You can use a cotton ball to gently swab any excess oil off the inside of the
ear flap.
To learn more about the many
health benefits of garlic you can read
here. Garlic can be added to your dog’s daily
diet to boost his/her immune system – provided that you adhere to the correct
preparation and dosage. My dogs eat fresh garlic
on a daily basis. Garlic should not be ingested by cats.
6.2.4 Garlic and Mullein Ear Drops

Mullein has anti-microbial and
anti-viral properties. Garlic is a natural broad spectrum anti-biotic.
Ear Drop Recipe
Combine the following in a glass:
- Equal parts of mullein oil and garlic oil;
- Combine the two oils;
- Add 10 to 20 drops of olive oil, almond oil or vitamin E for every one ounce of garlic/mullein oil mixture.
With a syringe or dropper, gently
drop about 10 drops of the liquid into your dog’s/cat's ear - make sure that
the syringe is located at the entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should
never be placed inside of the ear canal.
Gently rub/massage the ear in a
circular motion, then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her head.
This ear flush may also be
expanded to include a small amount of Meadow Anemone (Pulsatilla nigricans)
tincture.
6.2.5 Colloidal Silver Water or Gel Ear Drops

Silver is a natural and
powerful broad spectrum antibiotic agent and speeds healing. Silver has
excellent antiseptic, anti-fungal and disinfectant properties.
Ear Drop Recipe
Apply the Colloidal Silver Gel or
Colloidal Silver Water Treatment
- With a syringe or dropper, gently drop about 10 drops of the liquid into your dog’s /cat's ear - make sure that the syringe is located at the entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should never be placed inside of the ear canal.
- Gently rub/massage the ear in a circular motion, then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her head.
If you would like to know more about the many beneficial
uses of Colloidal Silver for your dog or cat read here. Colloidal Silver can also
be used as an ingested treatment to help fight infection provided that you
adhere to the correct
protocol and dosage.
6.2.6 Oregon Grape

Oregon grape has multiple
properties that help to combat an ear infection and/or an infestation of mites.
These beneficial attributes include – antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Ear Drop Recipe
Combine the following in a glass:
- 4 oz of warm distilled or filtered water;
- 1 teaspoon Oregon grape tincture.
With a syringe or dropper, gently
drop about 10 drops of the liquid into your dog’s /cat's ear - make sure that
the syringe is located at the entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should
never be placed inside of the ear canal.
Gently rub/massage the ear in a
circular motion, then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her head.
6.3 Ear Drops to - Reduce Inflammation, Irritation and
Keep Ears Clean
Keep Ears Clean
In this section -
6.3.1 Green Tea Drops
6.3.2 Yellow Dock Drops
6.3.3 Other Drops
6.3.1 Green Tea Drops

Add two tea bags (or two teaspoons
of green tea) to 8 ounces of boiling water. Allow the tea to steep and cool.
Apply ½ of a dropper (about 10 drops) twice daily to irritated ear. Make sure
that the dropper or syringe is located at the entrance to the ear canal - the
syringe should never be placed inside of the ear canal. Gently
rub/massage the ear in a circular motion, then remove your hand and let your
dog/cat shake his/her head.
6.3.2 Yellow Dock Drops
Add one tablespoon of dry yellow
dock to ½ cup boiling water. Allow the tea to steep and cool. Once the tea is
cool, strain it so that the fluid is clear and free of particulate. Apply ½ of
a dropper (about 10 drops) twice daily to irritated ear. Make sure that the
dropper or syringe is located at the entrance to the ear canal - the syringe
should never be placed inside of the ear canal. Gently rub/massage the
ear in a circular motion, then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her
head.
6.3.3 Other Drops
Calendula
Ear Drops -
- see 6.2.2 above for recipe.
Garlic
Oil Ear Drops -
- see 6.2.3 above for recipe.
Garlic
and Mullein Ear Drops -
- see 6.2.4 above for recipe.
Colloidal
Silver Ear Drops -
- see 6.2.5 above for recipe.
Oregon
Grape Ear Drops -
- see 6.2.6 above for recipe.
6.4 Ear
Drops to Eradicate Ear Mites
In this section -
6.4.1
Garlic Oil Ear Drops
6.4.2
Yellow Dock Ear Drops
6.4.1 Garlic Oil Ear Drops
Garlic
is a powerful, natural broad-spectrum antibiotic. The active antibiotic agent
in garlic is allicin (a sulfur compound). Allicin is produced when garlic is
chopped, chewed or bruised. Garlic is also an antioxidant, anti-allergen, and
anti-carcinogen - garlic contains germanium, an anti-cancer agent. See recipe
and instructions provided in section 6.2.3 above
6.4.2
Yellow Dock Ear Drops
Yellow dock is an astringent,
anti-inflammatory, and purifier. This combination of medicinal properties make
yellow dock an excellent choice to eradicate ear mites while soothing
inflammation and itchiness. If your dog/cat is prone to ear mites you can use
this recipe to shampoo your pet’s head, ears and tail once a week.
Recipe
Combine in a glass;
- 3 drops of yellow dock tincture;
- 1 tbs of distilled water.
Apply ½ of a dropper (about 10
drops) once daily to irritated ear. Make sure that the dropper or syringe is
located at the entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should never be placed
inside of the ear canal. Gently rub/massage the ear in a circular motion,
then remove your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her head. Repeat the
treatment once every three days for up to three weeks.
6.5 Ear Drops for Pro-Active
Regular Maintenance and
Prevention of Infections
Prevention of Infections
In this section -
6.5.1 Lemon Drops for Dogs That
Swim Frequently/Daily
6.5.2 Other Options
6.5.1 Lemon Flush for Dogs That
Swim Frequently/Daily

You can use this flush once a week
during swimming season or more often if your dog swims on a daily basis
Recipe
In a glass combine...
The fresh squeezed juice of ½ a
lemon;
1 cup of warm distilled water;
Strain the resulting liquid to
remove lemon pulp and seeds. Apply ½ of a dropper (about 10 drops) once daily
to irritated ear. Make sure that the dropper or syringe is located at the
entrance to the ear canal - the syringe should never be placed inside of the
ear canal. Gently rub/massage the ear in a circular motion, then remove
your hand and let your dog/cat shake his/her head.
6.5.2 Other Drops for Weekly Cleaning
For regular cleaning of the ears
you can use any of the ear drop recipes provided in section 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4
above.
7.0 Supporting Your Dog’s, Cat’s Health
from the Inside Out
from the Inside Out
7.1 Daily Diet - the Foundation of Issues, Remedies
Remember
that diet - listed and hidden ingredients are the #1 trigger for
chronic ear infections.
Make sure your dog and cat is on a daily diet that truly supports a healthy immune system.
A good diet is the best defense against infection, parasites and helps to speed healing.
Herbs and nutraceuticals should be incorporated into the diet to support treatment, remedy and ongoing long-term daily health.
Chronic infections CANNOT be resolved using topical treatment only - the root cause of the infection MUST be addressed. Review of every aspect of the existing diet, existing health care regimen and design of a new diet, health care regimen is essential to remedy chronic ear infections.
Make sure your dog and cat is on a daily diet that truly supports a healthy immune system.
A good diet is the best defense against infection, parasites and helps to speed healing.
Herbs and nutraceuticals should be incorporated into the diet to support treatment, remedy and ongoing long-term daily health.
Chronic infections CANNOT be resolved using topical treatment only - the root cause of the infection MUST be addressed. Review of every aspect of the existing diet, existing health care regimen and design of a new diet, health care regimen is essential to remedy chronic ear infections.
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✅ Custom Designed Whole Food Diets - raw or gently cooked, and;
✅ Advice and Recommendation:
✓ Premade Diets - raw, dehydrated, freeze dried
✓ Supplemental Fresh Foods - raw, gently cooked
✓ Super foods
✓ Treats - raw, dehydrated, freeze dried, gently cooked
✓ Herbs
✓ Alternative Medicines
Menu of Holistic Behaviorist Services for Dogs 🐕
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In-person Sessions - available locally
Voice and Video Sessions - available worldwide
✓ Obedience Training
✓ Behavior Modification
✓ Psychological Rehabilitation
Affiliations to Companies
✓ None.
✓ I don't sell food or supplements.
✓ I'm not aligned with any companies.
✓ I choose to maintain my objectivity in selecting best-solutions for my individual client's needs.
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