Advice on ear cleaning products

[Mardelin]

I've been using Vet-Solutions for years. Since my 2nd yorkie developed a yeast infection.

I've since begun grooming and exhibiting....I use it on my clients dogs too. Since I began using (per vet recommendations), I've never had another ear problem with any of my dogs.

You can purchase it through revivalanimal.com, but Amazon.com has better prices for large quantities...and I go through it pretty fast.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by lpham

I want to clean out Ellie's ears but I'm concerned about what kind of product I should use. Does anyone have any suggestions or can they share their experiences? I think she may have another bout of ear mites or something because she keeps shaking her head and I don't know what it is from, her ear canals didn't look too terrible but there is some wax build-up. She just got her ears cleaned out for mites about 4 weeks ago when i first got her and took her to get vet checked. She's on revolution but i don't know if its working.

My main concern is using the proper product for yorkies and I don't want her to get an ear infection because I'm not caring for her ears properly. Thanks!!

Revolution should take care of the mites. It handles fleas, parasites, mosquitoes and of course heartworm.

You will get wax build up from time to time. As long it isn't smelly and dark colored, it's normal.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've been using Vet-Solutions for years. Since my 2nd yorkie developed a yeast infection.

I've since begun grooming and exhibiting....I use it on my clients dogs too. Since I began using (per vet recommendations), I've never had another ear problem with any of my dogs.

You can purchase it through revivalanimal.com, but Amazon.com has better prices for large quantities...and I go through it pretty fast.

We can't thank you enough Mary for recommending this product to us. Our vet was impressed with the boys' clean ears during their recent exams.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Maximo

We can't thank you enough Mary for recommending this product to us. Our vet was impressed with the boys' clean ears during their recent exams.

Glad it's working for you. I by no means am recommending this product over products that are being used by other members. Just making sure that they are aware that any cleaner they use should have a drying agent and an acidifier. As I didn't and provoked the yeast infection in my girl. I failed to have the hair from her ear canals removed and was only using a cleaner and not realizing a drying agent was necessary.

[C Soria]

Having Trouble With Ear Wax. I Have Cleaned But puppy Will Not Stoo Scratching.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by C Soria

Having Trouble With Ear Wax. I Have Cleaned But puppy Will Not Stoo Scratching.

Welcome to YorkieTalk!

The scratching could be caused by something other than ear wax. It could be itchy puppy hair, or it could be food allergies, or it could be infection. You may want to ask your vet to take a look at your pup's ears.

How old is your puppy? Do the ears smell funky or show any signs of discoloration, dark discharge, or hair loss? Does your pup shake his/her head and paw at the ears?

[Breny]

I have been using ProductDetail ( Life's Abundance Ear Care Formula) from Life's Abundance for 2 years now with great success!
its very easy to use and I clean the ears at bath time and I have had ZERO issues since switching to it. It doesn't have a bad odor AND it can be used on cats as well. Cleans then VERY well.