Ear infections can be common in certain breeds of dogs and though often easily treated, if ignored, an ear infection can lead to serious damage. Dr. Pitcairn’s’ Complete Guide to Natural Health offers a natural home remedy-
If the discharge is watery, smelly, and thin, flush and massage the ear canal once or twice a day with a solution of 1 cup of pure water (distilled or filtered), 1 teaspoon of a tincture or glycerin extract or Marigold flower buds (calendula) and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.
For ears that are very painful or sensitive but have little discharge, treat in the same way as above but use fresh juice. Use a liquid preparation of gel made from the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant.
to soften and dissolve dark, waxy, oily ear discharge, flush and massage the ear canal with sweet almond oil, which is also soothing and healing to the skin. If the ear is painful as well, alternate with aloe treatment.
Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats.
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