 Best way to protect ears during bathtime?
Hi friends!
I'm exactly 20 days away from getting my Baxter and my puppy obsession has hit a new level. I went to the pet store yesterday to get his leash and the man who owned the shop had his sweet Westie in there - when he heard we were getting a puppy, he told me to be extremely careful with his ears during bath time.
His Westie got water in her ears three months ago, developed an infection, and has since had to have TWO surgeries! He told me that she scratches her ears until they bleed, poor baby. According to him, the vet said that he should create a "shower cap" out of a vegetable bag from the grocery store and have her wear it.
I'm wondering what all of you do to keep your Yorkies' ears dry during and/or after bath time. I read on another thread that you can mix equal parts water, rubbing alcohol, and white vinegar and put drops in the puppy's ears...but what's the best method? Are there little shower caps (or ear caps) for our furbabies?
Sorry, this is such a random question for someone who doesn't even HAVE a dog yet - but that Westie I saw yesterday just broke my heart. She was a champ about it, but I could tell how uncomfortable she was.
Thanks!!! |