Routine Ear Examinations Could Save Your Dog’s Life! by Lori S. Anton
While it is true that some health issues in pets are unavoidable, there are some things care givers can do to help prevent a serious health threat from developing.
For instance, plenty of fresh clean water, a healthy diet, adequate, clean shelter, and routine ear care can go a long way in heading off serious problems requiring professional veterinarian intervention.
Most pet owners are aware of the necessity of a sufficient supply of water to avoid dehydration, the importance of a healthy, nutritious diet, and sanitary living conditions. But many pet owners are not aware of the importance of routine ear care for their pets.
Professional dog groomers understand the importance of possible health hazards resulting from unhealthy ears. They usually include an ear exam and cleaning with their regular grooming services. There are several things they look for during their ear exam:
1.) Head shaking and ear scratching
2.) Ears sensitive to the touch
3.) Discharges coming from the ears
4.) Blood blisters (hematomas) on the ear flap
5.) Odors coming from the ears
6.) Tumors (melanomas) inside the ears.
Knowing the dangers of neglected ear problems – some of which are life threatening – responsible caregivers should give their dog ear exams and clean them in between grooming services; about once every week.
At Savvy Dog Lover web site, we recommend the following
When inspecting the dog’s ears, caregivers should note if the ear area is sensitive to the touch. Gently handle the dog’s ear; look inside the ear for any redness, swelling, foreign objects such as dirt or other organic matter, or accumulated ear wax.
Water trapped in the ear canal can cause the ear to develop an infection and become very painful. The damp environment in the ear canal is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. Dogs with ear flaps are especially at risk. For this reason, it is a good idea to place cotton in the dog’s ears during bathing. Ears should be checked after bathing to insure that the inside is dry.
Ear mites sometimes reside in ear wax. Dogs with ear mites often shake their heads and scratch at their ears. If the caregiver notices this problem, they should check any ear wax for mites. This can be accomplished by carefully removing accumulated ear wax without entering the ear canal too far, risking damage to the ear drum.
Use a sterile piece of cotton and a small amount of commercial ear cleaning solution to “swab” inside the ear no further down than one-half inch into the ear canal. Do not saturate the cotton with solution, as this could cause the solution to drip into the ear canal and cause other health hazards. (Do not go further down into the ear than one-half inch even if more wax, redness, or foreign matter can be seen. Instead, consult with a veterinarian.)
What to Look For
Under bright lighting, smear a sample of the ear wax on a piece of white paper. If ear mites are present small white specks will be seen in the ear wax.
Ear mites are very contagious and require repeat treatments. This is because the insecticide used to treat ear mites kills only adult mites. Repeat applications every 7 days, waiting 10 days for baby mites to mature before providing more treatments is usually recommended. If ear mites are noted in the ear wax, contact a veterinarian for treatment recommendations.
Whether or not ear mites are present, accumulated ear wax in a dog’s ear can lead to ear canker and other serious infections. If a dark-colored discharge and foul odor is present, a veterinarian should be consulted at once.
While occasional scratching may be normal for a healthy dog, repeated scratching usually signals discomfort. Even if nothing can be seen during ear inspection, the dog could have an allergy that causes him to scratch his ears. Again, a veterinarian should be consulted.
Foreign debris caught in the ear can work down into the ear canal and create serious health problems that could be life threatening. If the debris cannot be readily extracted without entering the ear canal more than one-half inch, contact a veterinarian at once.
Regardless of whether or not health hazards are found in the dog’s ear, clean the inside flap. Gently swab the inside of the ear flap using sterile cotton and a small amount of commercial ear cleaning solution. Swab outward to the ear flap, not towards the inside of the ear.
Repeat as needed, but do not “over clean.” The inner ear flap is sensitive and could become irritated. Do not allow liquid to drip down into the ear canal while cleaning.
Remain observant while cleaning the ear. Possible health hazards such as redness or swelling, previously unnoticed, might become visible.
Summary
Regular routine ear cleaning to remove wax build up and dirt and checking ears for the above mentioned health hazards help avoid the risk of serious health problems that could become life threatening.
We at the Savvy Dog Lover web site care about your pet. Ear exams take only a few minutes and could save you a hefty vet’s bill, or prevent the loss of your beloved pet.
For other canine health-related articles, healthcare products such as ear cleaning solution, and other Pet Products, visit the Savvy Dog Lover web site .
© Lori S. Anton
Savvy Dog Lover Editor
About the Author
Lori S. Anton, has been writing for nearly 30 years. She is founder and editor of Writers Write Now. She is also Savvy Dog Lover editor. Savvy Dog Lover web site offers valuable information on Pet Health, care, and training, as well as top pet products. Visit Savvy Dog Lover – where the best bones are buried!
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Grooma Lil horse Groomer – Assorted $4.9 Smaller version of the original groomer. Soft flexible fingers provide a wonderful massage while they penetrate deep into the coat to remove loose hair, dirt and scab. Comes in assorted colors. Sorry, no color choice.Color: Assorted |
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FURminator My FURst Groomer – KITTEN $38.99 FURminator My FURst Groomer – Kitten is a groom tool used to start your kitten on a lifelong grooming routine. It is specially designed to offer a soothing, massaging experience when brushing, while keeping hair clean and healthy. The interchangeable slicker brush and comb are easy to use and safe and gentle on delicate skin. My FURst Groomer will ensure a comfortable grooming process for your kitty! 3-piece interchangeable slicker brush and comb set. Safe and gentle on your kitten’s delicate skin. Soft slicker brush features specially designed bristles with angled tips. Curved comb features a special contoured shape and spacious teeth for gentle combing. Push button to easily change grooming attachments. |
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Tough-1 Grabber 2 Pack Groomer/Cleaner $4.9 Perfect shape for easy grip. Made of durable rubber in assorted colors. Includes 1 each of rubber Grabber Cleaner and Groomer. The Grabber Cleaner has small flexible teeth to untangle manes quickly with minimum breakage. Great for legs and face. The Grabber Groomer has cone shaped teeth that sheds and massages the horse. |
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FURminator My FURst Groomer – PUPPY $38.99 FURminator My FURst Groomer – Puppy is a groom tool used to start your puppy on a lifelong grooming routine. It is specially designed to offer a soothing, massaging experience when brushing, while keeping hair clean and healthy. The interchangeable slicker brush and comb are easy to use and safe and gentle on delicate skin. My FURst Groomer will ensure a comfortable grooming process for your pup! 3-piece interchangeable slicker brush and comb set. Safe and gentle on your puppy’s delicate skin. Soft slicker brush features specially designed bristles with angled tips. Curved comb features a special contoured shape and spacious teeth for gentle combing. Push button to easily change grooming attachments. |
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A Dog $10 A Dog |
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Dog $10 Dog |
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The Dog $26.35 The Dog |
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Ultimate Dog Grooming $16.98 Ultimate Dog Grooming reveals the secrets of the industry’s top groomers. Featuring more than 500 full-color photographs and hundreds more step-by-step sketches of grooming techniques, this book provides specifics for 170 dog breeds. The first section of the book covers caring for and grooming a pet dog: how to keep its coat healthy; tips for routine care; how to bathe a dog; and how to choose a groomer. The second section covers grooming as a profession, including starting a grooming business; choosing and buying equipment; how to detect coat and skin disorders; and tips on handling problems that commonly arise. The third section covers specific grooming information for the 170 individual breeds. Each chapter is dedicated to a type of coat and then further organized into step-by-step instructions for grooming each breed from start to finish. Insider tips on preparing a dog for show are also included. Ultimate Dog Grooming is the ideal reference for learning how to clip, strip and blow-dry a dog. Pet owners as well as professional groomers, handlers, trainers and dog-daycare specialists will treasure this definitive reference book. |
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The Everything Dog Owner’s Organizer: Calendars, Charts, Checklists, and Schedules to Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy $3.98 Veterinary checkups, vaccines, papers from the breeder–who can keep them straight? The Everything Dog Owner’s Organizer is a handy tool for busy pet owners who need to keep all this info in one convenient place. Complete with up-to-date advice on training, exercising, and keeping a dog healthy, this compact guide gives readers ample room to record feeding and exercise times, appointments for the vet and groomer, and important contact information. Also included is a special "About Your Dog" section for recording unique characteristics. |
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Groomer’s Blend Puppy Shampoo – 4 oz $4.6 The Groomer’s Blend Puppy Fresh Shampoo is a gentle, tearless formula that contains no harsh detergents, irritants, or pesticides. The Puppy fresh shampoo leaves puppy’s coat soft and conditioned and leaves a fresh clean, baby powder fragrance. 17 Oz.Size: 4 oz |
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The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds $25.98 The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds presents the broad repertoire of the dog groomer’s art for the pleasure and enlightenment of every reader. Comprehensive and comprehensible, this is the widest-ranging work ever on canine beauty culture. Here is the history and development of dog grooming from the beginning to its present sophisticated state. Here are the Basics and the Tricks of the Trade the little secrets that make the big difference in the finished product. The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds includes grooming instruction for all 125 AKC recognized breeds, mixed breeds and even cats There are chapters on equipment, setting up a shop and developing a thriving grooming business. This reliable guidance shows how to get the most out of a grooming business and avoid the pitfalls at the same time. Dozens of Specialty clubs have contributed show grooming sections for their breeds, and hundreds of to-the-point photos, drawings and charts show what the authors say as they say it. The graphic value of the Stone Guide fully matches the expert text. Whether you are an established groomer, a grooming student, an owner who wants to groom the family dog or a hobbyist seeking information on the professional side of dog grooming, you’ll find the Stone Guide a constant, indispensable reference for every question you’ll ever have on the subject. |
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Paris Presents 2163 Studio Basics Lash & Brow Groomer(6 Pack) $9.81 Paris Presents 2163 Studio Basics Lash & Brow Groomer(6 Pack) Paris Presents 2163 Studio Basics Lash & Brow Groomer(6 Pack) Features: Bristles enhance the shape of the eyebrow while the comb separates lashes for a clean, long-lash look Black Carded |
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Eye Brow Groomer Brush $16.99 Women’s . Made of quality synthetic fiber with stiff bristles Shaped in mascara spool to brush brow hairs in place Grooms even the curliest most unruly brows Helps you maintain well-groomed brows all day Approximately 5 1/4 inches |
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Big Grooma Groomer – Assorted $5.9 This grooma is great either for getting out dirt or even massaging your horseColor: Assorted |
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Schneider Rapid Scrub Groomer $8.2 Easily apply shampoo and water, conditioners or medications while grooming and massaging animals. Unique, patented tool has a super absorbent sponge fitted between a soft flexible rubber curry and an adjustable handle. Dunk into wash bucket; sponge will soak up and hold shampoo, etc. and water which is then released through holes in the curry. Lets you clean animal deep down to the skin much quicker and easierwash, groom and massage all in one step! Leaves skin and coat clean and healthy. Specifically designed for body-clipped and sensitive skinned horses. Approx 5-1/2. |
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Abetta Sponge Groomer $5 Tough poly sponge with large rubber massage teeth on one side. |
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Abetta Snug Groomer Curry $3.5 Round molded rubber curry with stiff cleaning knobs and a natural grip. |
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Velvetouch Groomer – Hunter, Blue $3.5 Soft, Flexible Teeth For Those Sensitive Areas. Color: Hunter, Blue |
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Himalayan Horse Groomer Snuggy $4 This Ergonomic Snuggy With Make Quick, Comfortable Work Of Any Grooming Job! Thinner Fingers Make This Perfect For Grooming Closer To Your Horse’s More Sensitive Areas. |
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Double Gear Pet Dog Grooming Scissors $6.29 “These Double Gear Pet Dog Grooming Scissors make short work of all kinds of dogs! If you are looking for good service from an economy priced scissor then this dog grooming scissors is it! Ice tempered, rust resistant stainless steel will give you years of good service. Dog grooming scissors are excellent all around grooming curved shear with high quality materials. With the softy feeling, your dog will love the trimming, and you can make a lot of fashion modeling. The dog grooming scissors are great gift for your pets.Pet dog grooming shears with double gear design are ideal for trimming hard to reach areas, and ensure safety when you are trimming. Comfortable and lightweight pet grooming shears meet the professional pet groomer standards.” |
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Careers with Dogs $104.65 New – Dog lovers can transform personal dedication into a life’s work. Here is advice and information on developing a career in the canine world — everything including running a kennel, becoming a trainer, groomer, and more. |
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Choosing a Career in Animal Care $53.95 New – Introduces careers as dog groomer, pet store clerk, veterinarian, zoo keeper, and other animal-related careers. |
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Complete Guide to Dog Grooming: Skills, Techniques, and Instructions for the Home Groomer $18.4 New |
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Complete Guide to Dog Grooming: Skills, Techniques, and Instructions for the Home Groomer $18.4 Used |
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Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams $8.5 Used – Four-time Tony Award-winning author Terrence McNally returns with a powerful new play about how far one will go for one’s love of the theater. In a small upstate New York town, Lou, a speech and drama teacher, and Jessie, a dog groomer at The Dapper Dog, bring joy to their community through running an amateur theater company. They become obsessed with buying a derelict movie theater and turning it into Captain Lou and Miss Jessie’s Magic Theater for Children of All Ages. The only obstacle |
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Dog Groomer Video $78.81 Used |
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Dr. Harvey’s Relax Stress & Tension Cat Supplement 4 oz $12.99 An all natural supplement for calming your pet without any harmful side effects. Formulated to enhance the health of your companions. |
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Dr. Harvey’s Relax Stress & Tension Dog Supplement 8 oz $21.49 An all natural supplement for calming your pet without any harmful side effects. Formulated to enhance the health of your companions. |
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Dyson Groom Tool Pet Grooming Attachments 92100002 $69.99 Fits all Dyson Upright and Canister Vacuum Cleaner models / An alternative and simple dog groomer for Dyson vac owners |
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Grooming Dogs for Profit $3.75 Used – Written by a groomer, here is a fact-packed bonanza for anyone in or contemplating going into the business of dog grooming. |
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Grooming Dogs for Profit $113.89 New – Written by a groomer, here is a fact-packed bonanza for anyone in or contemplating going into the business of dog grooming. |
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Hospitality and Personal Care $29.52 New – Providing readers with the tools necessary to take their career in a new direction, “Hospitality and Personal Care” explores the ins and outs of this growing field. Self-assessment questions, interviews with professionals in the field, helpful tips, and advice on ways to reach career goals are all included in this must-have resource. Careers profiled include: dog groomer; floral designer; gaming service worker; hair stylist/beautician; interior designer; laser hair removal specialist; mait |
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How to Start a Home-Based Pet Care Business, 2nd $23.14 New – From advice on zoning and insurance to pet grooming and health issues, this guide can help you hit the ground running. Learn how to price competitively, attract clients, and build your reputation as a professional groomer, dog walker/pet sitter, or obedience trainer. |
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How to Start a Home-Based Pet Care Business, 2nd $4.1 Used – From advice on zoning and insurance to pet grooming and health issues, this guide can help you hit the ground running. Learn how to price competitively, attract clients, and build your reputation as a professional groomer, dog walker/pet sitter, or obedience trainer. |
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Kids and Dogs: A Professional’s Guide to Helping Families $9.46 New – Six secrets dogs wish people knew… that will revolutionize how families relate to dogs! This book is both fantastic and unique. Every dog trainer, groomer, dog walker, shelter worker and general dog aficionado who would like to help parents improve the life of a dog living with children should read this book. It’s filled with first-hand experience and stories that illustrate the points in a memorable way. Illustrated with nearly 100 color photos, this book is one you’ll pull out often w |
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Kids and Dogs: A Professional’s Guide to Helping Families $9.46 Used – Six secrets dogs wish people knew… that will revolutionize how families relate to dogs! This book is both fantastic and unique. Every dog trainer, groomer, dog walker, shelter worker and general dog aficionado who would like to help parents improve the life of a dog living with children should read this book. It’s filled with first-hand experience and stories that illustrate the points in a memorable way. Illustrated with nearly 100 color photos, this book is one you’ll pull out often |
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London Keni England: Heavenly Dreams: A Novel $14.87 Used – Inventor, dog groomer, and business owner, thirty-seven-year-old London Keni England enjoys life in her small Texas town. But one morning, she finds herself in a strange dream world-or is it Heaven? Feeling that her life has been taken away from her far too soon, London must travel to Heaven’s seven unique worlds to set things right. When London arrives at each new destination, a pair of angels escorts her throughout the planet’s different features. Merchandise Paradise offers angels Elle |
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London Keni England: Heavenly Dreams: A Novel $14.89 New – Inventor, dog groomer, and business owner, thirty-seven-year-old London Keni England enjoys life in her small Texas town. But one morning, she finds herself in a strange dream world-or is it Heaven? Feeling that her life has been taken away from her far too soon, London must travel to Heaven’s seven unique worlds to set things right. When London arrives at each new destination, a pair of angels escorts her throughout the planet’s different features. Merchandise Paradise offers angels Elle |
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The Everything Dog Owner’s Organizer: Calendars, Charts, Checklists, and Schedules to Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy $10.99 New – Veterinary checkups, vaccines, papers from the breeder–who can keep them straight? The Everything Dog Owner’s Organizer is a handy tool for busy pet owners who need to keep all this info in one convenient place. Complete with up-to-date advice on training, exercising, and keeping a dog healthy, this compact guide gives readers ample room to record feeding and exercise times, appointments for the vet and groomer, and important contact information. Also included is a special “About Your Dog |
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The Everything Guide to Working with Animals: From Dog Groomer to Wildlife Rescuer – Tons of Great Jobs for Animal Lovers $8.77 New – “The “Everything” Guide to Working with Animals” features complete information about career opportunities for animal lovers. This handy career guide covers them all – from familiar jobs such as veterinarian and zoologist to less well-known jobs such as Animal Acupuncturist and Wildlife Rehabilitator. It features personal stories from experts in the field, including a large-animal surgeon, a professional dog trainer, an Animal Behaviorist, and the former president and CEO of The American So |
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The Everything Guide to Working with Animals: From Dog Groomer to Wildlife Rescuer – Tons of Great Jobs for Animal Lovers $5.98 Used – “The “Everything” Guide to Working with Animals” features complete information about career opportunities for animal lovers. This handy career guide covers them all – from familiar jobs such as veterinarian and zoologist to less well-known jobs such as Animal Acupuncturist and Wildlife Rehabilitator. It features personal stories from experts in the field, including a large-animal surgeon, a professional dog trainer, an Animal Behaviorist, and the former president and CEO of The American S |
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The Simple Guide to Grooming Your Dog $9.95 New – This book contains illustrations that offer step by step instructions on how to groom 160 breeds of dog. It is co-written by a professional groomer. It is written in the Simple Guide format with lots of photos, tips, sidebars and charts to make finding and using information simple. |
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The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds $12.97 Used – The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds presents the broad repertoire of the dog groomer’s art for the pleasure and enlightenment of every reader. Comprehensive and comprehensible, this is the widest-ranging work ever on canine beauty culture. Here is the history and development of dog grooming from the beginning to its present sophisticated state. Here are the Basics and the Tricks of the Trade the little secrets that make the big difference in the finished product. The Stone Guid |
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Winston in the City $31 New – Winston, a Dachshund, is a downtown dog. He spends the day in the city sitting at his owner’s feet at an outdoor cafe, riding in a taxi and going to a groomer. But the most exciting part of his day is yet to come! |
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Winston in the City $31 Used – Winston, a Dachshund, is a downtown dog. He spends the day in the city sitting at his owner’s feet at an outdoor cafe, riding in a taxi and going to a groomer. But the most exciting part of his day is yet to come! |
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Winston in the City $3.33 New – Winston, a Dachshund, is a downtown dog. He spends the day in the city sitting at his owner’s feet at an outdoor cafe, riding in a taxi and going to a groomer. But the most exciting part of his day is yet to come! |
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Winston in the City 3-Piece Set $3.98 New – Winston, a Dachshund, is a downtown dog. He spends the day in the city sitting at his owner’s feet at an outdoor cafe, riding in a taxi and going to a groomer. But the most exciting part of his day is yet to come! |