Ear Infection Remedies for Pets

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Witch Hazel, Boric Acid, Gentian Violet
Posted by Chloe (Cos Cob, CT) on 07/07/2019
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My dog has had chronic ear infections for the past 3 years. They were treated with drops from the vet but always returned a week after stopping the drops.

I then found a remedy here and results were much longer lasting lasting than what I got at the vet.

  • 4 oz witch hazel
  • 1 tbsp boric acid
  • 4 drops gentian violet

Add products to a glass dropper bottle if you have one and shake well each time you use the remedy. Put several drops in your dogs ears twice a day and massage using gentle, circular movements.

How Long to Use:

Use twice a day for the first week, then once a day for the 2nd week. After that, maintain by adding drops once a day.

Hope this helps someone as ear infections are seriously uncomfortable for dogs and can lead to hearing loss.


Witch Hazel, Boric Acid, Gentian Violet
Posted by Diane (Or) on 08/07/2016
★★★★★

This homemade treatment really works. Used it a few years back on poodle that had ear infection that just wouldn't clear up.


Witch Hazel, Boric Acid, Gentian Violet
Posted by Bunny (Boston, Ma) on 09/17/2011
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Here's a recipe for ear infection (fungal, bacterial, etc. ) gotten from a vet many years ago. It worked for my dogs.

  • 4 oz. witch hazel (or alcohol although alcohol stings)
  • 1 T boric acid
  • 4 drops gentian violet (pharmacy).

I mixed it up in a little brown bottle with dropper.

Apply to ears 2 x day for a week, then once a day until resolved. It stains so be careful where you apply.