http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/ear_infection3.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/ear_infection3.rss Home Remedies to Cure Ear Infection in Cats and Dogs. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:50:56 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_38211 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss1 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:47:40 EST Charlie from San Jose, Ca writes: "Hello - My dog woke up this morning with an ear infection. She's a 9 year old black lab mutt that hasn't had an ear infection in over 8 years. I'm trying the ACV mixture, but how many times a day do I squirt the mixture in her ears? Thank you!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=RUBBINGALCOHOL_38080 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss2 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:15:25 EST [YEA] Jp4120 from Phila., Pa writes: "cure for dog ear infections this works perfectly for my dogs after many wasted trips to the vet and many useless expensive drug treatments [Recipe found on the web] * 16 Oz. Isopropyl Alcohol * 4 Tablespoons Boric Acid Powder * 16 Drops Gentian Violet Solution 1% Mix together in alcohol bottle and shake well. You also will need to shake solution every time you use it to disperse the Boric Acid Powder. To use, purchase the "Clairol" type plastic bottle to dispense solution to affected ears. TREATMENT: Evaluate condition of ears before treating and if very inflamed and sore do not attempt to pull hair or clean out ear at all. Wait until inflammation has subsided which will be about 2 days. Shake the bottle each time before using. Flood the ear with solution (gently squirt bottle), massage gently to the count of 60, wipe with a tissue. Flood again on first treatment, wipe with a tissue and leave alone without massage. The dog will shake out the excess, which can be wiped with a tissue. Best done outside wearing old clothes, as the Gentian Violet does stain fabrics. The SCHEDULE of treatment is as follows: Treat 2x per day for the first week to two weeks depending upon severity of ears. Treat 1x per day for the next 1-2 weeks. Treat 1x per month (or even less frequently, depending on the dog). All of these ingredients should be available at a pharmacy. Despite the alcohol, most dogs will not object to even the first treatment. The Boric Acid Powder soothes the ear. The Gentian Violet Solution is an anti-infection agent. The solution appears to work well on any and all ear problems from mites to wax to canker. After the 2nd or 3rd day you can clean out the ear with a Q-tip or cotton balls. Their success rate for this treatment is 95-99%. Those who do not succeed have usually not done the treatment long enough or have not been regular about it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACVG_37898 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:33:13 EST [YEA] Katupatree from Ottawa, On Canada writes: "Ear problems When my Irish Wolfhound puppy has a waxy smelly ear problem, I use ACV glycerine instead of water. Glycerine is anhydrous and therefore absorbs the water in the ACV and is itself readily absorbed by the skin. This keeps the ear dry and prevents a moist "squishy" ear, which is an ideal environment for bacteria and such. This goes back decades to when my very young son was swimming a lot and got an ear infection. The pediatrician suggested it... Works like a charm! http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_use_of_glycerine " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_36398 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss4 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:48:37 EST [YEA] Eric from League City, Texas writes: "dog ear solution it really works!!!! the apple cider vin, work in two days for my pit with his clipped ears ear infections are a normal thing after $$$ at the vet i tried it and he doesn't scratch at his ears or shake his head all the time. plus i use the ear dropper to shoot it down his throat and his winter pains are gone too.. its like having my puppy back... he hates the taste and i put alot in his ears and make him sit there for a half a min at least but its so worth the results and him being happy again!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_36048 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss5 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:51:19 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Donna from Cape Breton, Canada writes: "We have a long haired 10 year old cat that has had chronic ear infections all her life. Vets have told us that it is a yeast infection, not mites. Same story as everyone else. Many vet visits and much $$$ later, no relief. I read about Apple Cider Vinegar and tried some in her ear last night. Just a couple of drops of organic ACV. I didn't dilute it with water - didn't read the posts on this site until after I had done it. It was clearly painful for her and I felt terrible so I'm hesitant to try it again. Would diluting it have made a difference in the how much it would sting? Her ear is red, hot and has some scratches from her constant digging at it. I was wondering if I could use Traumeel Gel for a few days to help with the inflammation and scratches so that if I use the ACV again it won't sting her as much. Also wondering about witch hazel. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=METHYLATEDSPIRITS_35880 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss6 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:29:22 EST [YEA] Mel from Sydney, Nsw writes: "Brown discharge in ear - yeast infection My vet suggested using cotton wool dipped in methylated spirits and wiping your dog's inner ears. Helps to dry the ears out and acts as an antiseptic. Apply whenever ears have the brown discharge. Dogs won't like the smell, but it definitely helps to alleviate the discomfort of itchy ears " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_34738 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss7 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:08:07 EST [YEA] Jessica from Arlington, Va writes: "After coming home to find my cat lethargic and disinterested in food & water, I realized his left ear was causing him extreme amounts of pain. I searched online for advice as I wasn't interested in an expensive vet bill and unnecessary tests. I stumbled upon the posts for Apple Cider Vinegar and tried it on my cat. I mixed one cap of ACV with one cap of tepid water, placed in an infant ear irrigator and squeezed as much as my cat would allow into the ear, massaging the area when possible. He wasn't a fan of the process, however, after one day he was purring and eating again. After 2.5 days, the infection released and drained. After 3 days, he's pretty much back to normal. Thank you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_34734 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss8 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:03:26 EST [YEA] Cindy from Barry, Texas writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar works wonders! I have a 3yr old chocolate lab that suffered from re-occuring ear infections for over a year ! Many trips to the vet ,surgury for cleaning and prescription drugs ( over a $100 a month ) did not rid my girl of her ear aches ! I decided to search the web ! I found your site .Seems daisy is allergic to corn ! I changed her dog food and she gets 1 teasoon of vinegar a day. Its been 2 weeks and I have my girl back . Daisy has done so well that I give 1 teaspoon ACV to my 9 yr old chocolate lab who suffers from arthritis. Red barely limps now . Just Amazing ! My kids ( Red and Daisy ) now have a new lease on life thanks to this site and ACV!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=SO_34126 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss9 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:25:07 EDT [YEA] Dee from Keene, Nh writes: "I have finally cured my cocker spaniel's ear infections. He had a yeast infection in both ears - first I tried Zymox which worked but then his infections came back. He also had a skin condition which cockers are known for. I've kept his ears clean and have been giving him Alaskan Salmon Oil and changed his diet to foods from his origin - Cockers came from Portugal - so basically foods that his ancestors ate - lamb, etc." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=BVHP_33500 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss10 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:50:15 EDT [YEA] Bonnie from Southwest Harbor, Me Usa writes: "I read a post about treating dog ear infection with home remedies. I used 1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp. hydrogen peroxide and 3 Tbsp. water and swabbed ears with this. Two treatments and the irritation and redness was gone. Cleaned ears for three day and she was cured. No doctors visits. This works!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=RAWWV_33069 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss11 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:31:07 EDT [QUESTION] Canyha1 from Clearwater, Florida writes: "I recently started to use a solution of equal parts alcohol, water, and white distilled vinegar instead of apple cider. I was wondering if that is ok or should I go and buy some apple cider? She has been having problems with her ears now for a month or two and after the estimate the vet gave me this seemed like an effective alternative. Just wondering on some feedback about the white distilled?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=MR_32777 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss12 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:43:11 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Chris from Hobbs, Nm writes: "hi.to make along story short once i went to the feed store and saw some occular ointment for pigs i think, like a salve in alittle tube and simalar stuff with anti infection in a tube from rugular store in my bulldogs ear. it must have worked. ive put acv mixed with everthing else and salve in my labs ear he dont like it so i dont do it so often. its helped some. and i found some homeopathic human ear drops in a little bottle i thinh it helped. i spray acv to wash out his ears first they are dirty and he dont like it. i been thinking about trying oil of oregano after reading here about garlic oil. both are famous for infections. also ive been giving cottage cheese to eat for their bacteria humans have to have some kind of yogurt for yeast and good health also i make biskits with 1 or 2 lbs old fashiond oatmeal 1lb white cornmeal its not supposed to be genetetically modified yet maybe half lb organic flour non aluminum baking podwer salt eggs can milk olive oil they love them. i believe oats are super food and sardine and eggs and good dog food and some ground flax" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=TTO_31082 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss13 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:18:42 EDT [YEA] Llv319 from Mastic Beach, New York writes: "my dog had an ear infection for years. vet gave him meds but nothing worked.he had brown discharge and always scracthed and cried. then i used TEA TREE OIL. a couple of drops everyday and cleaned out the gunck! every other day i used ear powder to help dry up the ear.in a week it was gone. it's been years now and no infections. i use this remedy still as a preventative every few weeks. puppy is happy." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_30812 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss14 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:50:16 EDT [YEA] Claire from Los Angeles, Ca, 90026 writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar a Miracle for cat's ear infection - My cat has had an ear infection for over a year and a half. I have gone to four different vets and spent hundreds of dollars trying to cure it. After reading this site, I poured half a cap full of ACV mixed with half a cap full of water on a cotton ball and cleaned her ears for 3 days straight. It's been 2 weeks, and the infection is still gone! No more black gunk in her ears for the first time in years!!! Thank you Earth Clinic for recommending this! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_30662 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss15 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:02:53 EDT [NAY] Gsabrin22 from Miami, Florida, USA writes: "I recently got a dog and once we took him to the vet they told us he had an ear infection. Of course they wanted to give him a bunch of pills and antibiotics which were going to cost me a lot of money. I decided to try this alternative approach instead. The half water/half ACV...I've been cleaning my dogs ears and putting 2 drops of the solution on each ear...but he continues to scratch... Am i doing something wrong? should I do it more than once a day? should I put more drops in it? Also I have realized that cleaning with a cotton swab doesn't really take much out..I'm scared of trying a q-tip since i've heard it can make it worst. I am completely new at this, since he is my first puppy. I will appreciate any feedback. Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_30478 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss16 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:37:35 EDT [YEA] Nancy from Denver, Co writes: "I have a stray cat I adopted whose right ear stunk and was oozing gunky brown stuff. Took him to a low cost clinic where I sat for 3 hours before being seen then was told it was a yeast and bacterial infection. They couldn't treat him till he was sedated and had bloodwork. Come back tomorrow, they said...Didn't want to wait hours and hours again so I took him to my vet who said he had an ear tumor and no infection whatsoever....Gee, who was I to believe? I saw the ACV treatment on this site and figured I didn't have anything to lose. I've treated him 2 times and most of the gunk is gone and not coming back each morning. The smell is only half as bad as it was. This is great...I see most people only used this on dogs..any other cat people out there? How many days did you treat your feline?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_30292 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss17 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:55:53 EDT [QUESTION] Vfamily from Evergreen, Co writes: "We will try the ACV, but first have a question: Wondering if our dog's infection is different than the rest of yours? I hear the ACV is only for certain types of infections, and many of you mention classic symptoms of itching, redness, pain - sometimes associated with swimming. Our lab doesn't swim (i know, weird) - but we've been to the vet three times $$$ getting antibiotics and washes for her ear. Her symptoms - not to gross anyone out, but - include major discharge, creamy and then hardens to a dark brown color. Very messy, hardens around the ear... Is this more severe than all you are talking about, or just a different type of infection? Does anyone have experience with the ACV OR White vinegar treatments for infections that include this infectious discharge? Thanks so much for your help!... :)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=DWV_30158 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss18 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:21:50 EDT [YEA] Tom from S.Salem, NY writes: "I have a rescue pit bull which has had chronic ear infections since she was about 5 months old. Since the first infection I have administered nothing but pure white vinegar. This always works and usually in a short time. I lay the dog down using voice commands (For this routine she is very reluctant but obedient, ALWAYS offering the good ear and I have to flip her). From here I almost fill the ear canal w/the vinegar (Which is warmed in hot tap water). I then massage the ear for up to 2 minutes(Listening for the gurgling in the canal to know I'm getting it all), drain, wipe it out with cotton balls cleaning all of the ear.Thoroughly dry when finished. I then put a very light coating of olive oil or bag balm on the skin (Administered w/fingertip). I have spoken to vets who agree this is a good remedy because the vinegar will balance the ear's atmosphere and the oil may kill bacteria. I never heard of using any water mix with the vinegar. My concern is that the water or a moist atmosphere (Like in humans) is what causes a lot of infections. I also never heard of using ACV just white. I like the idea of adding rubbing alcohol to help dry the ear but this will also burn the skin that is often damaged from scratching or rubbing." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_30020 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss19 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:52:11 EDT [QUESTION] Pacha from London, UK writes: "Hi, My cocker spaniel have been suffering from recurring ear infections for months. The last treatment from the vet hasn't helped at all. I've started to use ACV (1/2 ACV with 1/2 water). I have a few questions: The brown discharge coming out of her ears seemed to increase at first: is it normal? Also the vet used to tell me to clean her ears with cotton budds and try to go as deep as possible in the ear canal. However I was wondering whether the "rubbing" is making matter worse. Especially that in most of the testimonies I've read, people seem to use a kleenex or cotton ball to wipe the solution, which makes me think that they don't go as deep. My last questions regard the length of the treatment? When do you know when to stop? How often should you do it to prevent any infection coming back. I did it every day for a week and it seemed to get better so I waited and when I saw my dog starting scratching her ears 5 days later, I used the ACV again. The quantity of brown discharge was considerable. I'm not sure whether I should carry on with it. Please help." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_29367 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss20 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:15:07 EDT Daniel from Indianapolis, IN writes: "Well let the ear flapping begin. My 4 yr old lab has chronic ear infections and I just cant afford 150.00 vet bill every few months. I just gave him his first dose of 1/2 acv and 1/2 water. I am keeping my fingers crossed." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_28772 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss21 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:00:32 EDT [YEA] Aeroplaneflier from Sacramento, CA writes: "My new cat had been suffering on and off from an ear infection for nearly three months. He'd had a dark, crusty buildup in his ears that was so bad I had to clean them twice a day. So of course, I took him to the vet, who prescribed $150 worth of medication on top of the $90 I had to pay for vet visits (initial and the follow-up visit). I treated him with the meds exactly like I was told to do. I switched his food because the vet had suggested he might be allergic to what I was feeding him, and I also started giving him fish oil supplements. While the meds helped enough for the vet to declare that my cat was cured when I brought him in for a follow-up, the infection promptly came back a week later. Frustrated by the idea that I had just thrown so much money at what seemed like such a small problem, I thought there had to be an easier, cheaper way to cure a simple bacterial/yeast infection. This led me to the internet, where I discovered earth clinic and the success that others had had with apple cider vineger. I had some in my kitchen and decided I had nothing to lose, so I started treating him with a solution of 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water in a spray bottle. I either sprayed it in (which he doesn't like too much but which seemed to be the most effective way of getting it in) or used cotton balls soaked in it to wipe his ears out, once a day for a couple of weeks. It's gone from one ear completely, and the other ear is almost back to normal. I'll probably keep treating his ears once a week or so on a regular basis. I am SO happy I could get rid of his ear infection without having to throw my money away at the vet's office." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=TM_28323 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss22 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:27:46 EDT [YEA] Amelia from Malibu, California writes: "My Lhasa Apso had chronic ear infections. After trying several different medications, the vet tested the smelly, runny discharge from her crusty ears. She had multiple colonies of bacteria including staff and strep etc. We did the best we could for quite a while and then I changed veterinarians. The new vet prescribed quite a bit of thyroid and her ears cleared up immediately and stayed clear as long as she was on the thyroid. Thyroid cured the ear infections." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_27893 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss23 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:00:23 EDT Lay93007 from Green Bay, WI writes: "This isn't a remedy I'm posting I'm actually curious as to the measurements and how many times a day and how many days should I give my dog the apple cider vinegar. And would vinegar work instead or does it have to be ACV? My dog has had 4 ear infections since February and I keep going to the vet just to get more medicine and for them to tell me the same thing over. Thanks guys." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=OTC_27427 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss24 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Lisa from Lilburn, GA writes: "I tried most of the remedies except the blue power.The apple cider vinegar works great to clean my dog's ear and if I use it regularly it prevents the ear infection from returning. After some time of neglecting to clean my dog's ear, the ear infection always returns. After the last ear infection, we had a culture and sensitivity test done to confirm the presence of an antibiotic resistant staph bacteria. The vet prescribed a powerful antibiotic that would have to be administered for over a month and possibly longer. I refused the antibiotics from my "naturopathic" vet and received a horrible scolding after I said I wanted to try something else first. I tried the milk and olive oil and saw some improvement but not enough. Needed something stronger, quicker because the ears were oozing puss. After researching I found a commercial product called Zymox which got the ear infection under control within 2 days. I have now been using it for about 5 days and the ears look normal, but I will continue for the full 14 days to completely kill the bacteria. Ingredients include natural milk enzymes lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, lactoferrin that work by digesting bacteria. It comes with or without hydrocortisone. Other ingredients include: glycerin, deionized water, dydroxy propyl cellulose, benzol alcohol, potassium iodide, dextrose, propyl glycol, glucose oxidase." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_infection.html&name=ACV_26961 /Pets/ear_infection3.rss25 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Shaun from Portsmouth, UK writes: "What a great site. I was hurriedly looking for a natural way of treating an infection in my dog's ears, which was getting out of control. I had already spent a small fortune at various vets, and had lost faith in them. Yes, my eye focused on articles, reference to ACV. Yes, I had second thoughts. Well I have given ACV a try,( equal parts ACV and water) and I am amazed at the results in only 3 days. The infection is how under control and I am sure a few more days, it will be gone. Honestly, I would say to others, it's worked for me and my dog. It's not the fact I have saved on a large vet bill, but most importantly I have a cure that works and it's natural. Shaun"