Re: [pyrnet] Fw: ear infection

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In a message dated 1/22/01 12:57:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
ziffanyrobyn@earthlink.net writes:


> Peggy, my vet doesn't like the idea of sticking stuff, like cotton swabs or
> fingers, in their ears either.  He feels this tends to pack the gunk into
> the ear more than releasing it.  What he has recommended (and shown us how
> to do) is put a small squirt of ear cleaner in the ear, and while holding
> the flap of the ear away from the head, massage the area at the base of the
> ear.  You'll hear a squishy sound.  Then tip more ear cleaner into the ear
> -- let it run into the ear (don't squeese it vigerously, as you can build
> up too much pressure and hurt the ear) to the point of even running out. 
> Again, while holding the ear flap, massage the base of the ear again. 
> Then, STAND BACK, and let the dog shake his head to get all the cleaner and
> gunk out.  


Our vet says the same as above.   It does work and do be careful to STAND 
BACK!

Hope it works,
Dianne Migas - Jersey Shore
Steel Moment Great Pyrenees