Dogs
If your dog often suffers from ear infections and you have used the ear cleaning solution prescribed by the vet, but there is no difference to the infection, you should try the homemade ear cleaning solution for dogs given below. Most treatment procedures for ear infections in ears are expensive, as the cost includes, a visit to the vet, along with the professional fees charged by the vet in disposing of treatment, dos and don't of the treatment, and the actual medication to be purchased. The homemade solution will not cause a dent in your pocket and at the same time is more effective at maintaining your dog's health.
Recipe
The ingredients required in making this cleaning solution are boric acid powder, white vinegar, isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol and antiseptic solution, also known as 'Povidone-Iodine' solution. There are many versions of antiseptic solutions in the market, but remember, you should not use antiseptic scrubs, since scrub detergents are added to them.
An empty bottle will also be required to store the solution. Choose a bottle with an applicator cap from which will enable you to apply the solution directly into your dog's ears. Use a bottle which has ounce markings on its exterior, as the markings will help you to know the amount of solution you are using in each ear.
Boric acid is used to manufacture illegal drugs, hence there are regulations on the acid. There is a possibility that you will have to buy boric acid powder over the counter.
The directions in preparing a dog ear cleaning solution recipe have to be followed as it is mentioned below.
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Dogs
Dog Ear Cleaning Solution
If your dog often suffers from ear infections and you have used the ear cleaning solution prescribed by the vet, but there is no difference to the infection, you should try the homemade ear cleaning solution for dogs given below. Most treatment procedures for ear infections in ears are expensive, as the cost includes, a visit to the vet, along with the professional fees charged by the vet in disposing of treatment, dos and don't of the treatment, and the actual medication to be purchased. The homemade solution will not cause a dent in your pocket and at the same time is more effective at maintaining your dog's health.
Recipe
The ingredients required in making this cleaning solution are boric acid powder, white vinegar, isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol and antiseptic solution, also known as 'Povidone-Iodine' solution. There are many versions of antiseptic solutions in the market, but remember, you should not use antiseptic scrubs, since scrub detergents are added to them.
An empty bottle will also be required to store the solution. Choose a bottle with an applicator cap from which will enable you to apply the solution directly into your dog's ears. Use a bottle which has ounce markings on its exterior, as the markings will help you to know the amount of solution you are using in each ear.
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The directions in preparing a dog ear cleaning solution recipe have to be followed as it is mentioned below.
- In the empty bottle take 6 ounces of rubbing alcohol. To get the exact measurements of the alcohol, you can use the measurements on the bottle.
- To the alcohol add half a tablespoon of boric acid powder. Be careful when you add the boric acid powder to the alcohol, so that it does not fall on your clothes or hands. In case it does, wash it off immediately. A funnel made of paper can be used to add the boric acid powder to the alcohol. Close the bottle with the cap and then shake the bottle till the boric acid powder dissolves in the alcohol. Be patient, I am sure you can do this for your beloved pet dog.
- After the powder dissolves, add two ounces of white vinegar to the solution in the bottle. Again shake the bottle well.
- At last but not the least, add two teaspoons of antiseptic solution to the mixture in the bottle. Now your solution is ready. The end product will have a color similar to that of iced tea.
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