 You can try a few different home remedies if your dog has reaccuring ear infections. First it is best to be sure that your dog does have an ear infection by having him/her checked out by your veterinarian. The first remedy is 1/3 tea tree oil solution. 2/3 olive oil or any other light, non-toxic oil for the solution. The second is 70% isopropyl alcohol, 10% povidone-iodine solution, or 0.5% chlorhexidine solution. When using either of the remedies be sure to clean out the affected ear thoroughly with a rubber bulb syringe (being careful not to wedge the syringe in the ear, causing pressure to build up that can rupture the ear drum) filled with a warm antiseptic soap solution. Then you'll need to instill several drops of either of the rememdies mentioned above. If you see improvement 3-4 days, continue the treatment for two weeks. If no improvement.....seek professional help. An easy home remedy to *prevent* ear infections (will not cure an existing one) is: 2 Tablespoons Boric Acid
4 oz Rubbing Alcohol
1 Tablespoon Glycerine Shake well. Put 1 small eyedropperfull in each ear. Rub it around first, and then let the dog shake. Do this once a week and you shouldn't see any ear infections. It works by raising the pH level slightly inside the ear, making it less hospitable to bacteria. Another treatment is the "Blue Power Ear Treatment"
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