[QUOTE=Bodhi'sMom]One thing I want to add because I didn't see it mentioned is:
Warm the ear oil before using it!
Just like you would for an infant. It makes the experience more soothing.
[list]Place the bottle in a cup of hot water for a few minutes.[/list][list]Test the temperature on your wrist by squeezing out a few drops.[/list][list]Let it warm or cool. Whatever feels best.[/list]
You can also put it in a pocket that's close to your body for 15 minutes or so. I'm so glad someone mentioned this, because ice cold liquid in the ear is always a jolt.
About the mineral oil. I used to put the cotton in the ears and mineral oil in the eyes, but switched to using Bio-Groom Fluffy Puppy that's tearless and I use that to shampoo the heads of puppies and adults. If you clean their ears after the bath according to my vet that will then dry out any excess moisture as well as using the hair dryer on them.
CJ