DIY Dog Ear Cleaner

Having a dog is a lot of work and they need a lot of love and care in order to stay happy and healthy. From walks, baths, training, feeding, and more, we have to make sure we are working to meet all of our dog’s needs, and their ears are no exception.

Dog’s ears need regular cleaning and care to keep them wax-free and healthy. Ear cleaning is important to keep them from getting ear infections. Here is an article to help you determine if your dog has an ear infection. However, ear infections are easily prevented with regular ear cleaning.

If you don’t want to take your dog to the groomer to get their ears cleaned, there are simple ways to clean them at home.

Ear Cleaner Recipe

The recipe for making at-home ear cleaner is super simple! The ingredients are:

• Olive Oil

Seriously, that’s it! Olive oil is a ready-made dog ear cleaner. You can also use plain vegetable oil if you have that on hand. Avoid using avocado or grape seed oil as they can cause irritation.

How to Clean Dog Ears

Once you’ve whipped up your ear cleaning concoction of just olive oil, the steps of cleaning your dog’s ears are simple.

First, since olive oil can be messy, we recommend putting the oil into a squeeze bottle for more precise application. Then, gently squeeze some of the oil into your dog’s ear and massage it around. Once you’ve done that, use a clean cotton ball to wipe away excess oil and any dissolved wax.

While olive oil is safe to be used in a pinch, contact your vet before cleaning your pet’s ears to get their recommendation on what to do as they may have a store-bought cleaner they would prefer you to use based on your dog’s breed or other factors. Certain dog breeds need different products or more regular ear cleaning. Here is a list of dog breeds that may need their ears cleaned more often.

Regular cleaning should keep Fido healthy and happy while staying infection free!