Excessive Scratching Might Indicate An Ear Infection

Ouch!

Ear infections can be very painful.  Almost all pets are affected by an ear infection at one time or another during their lifetime.  If your pet is robust enough, they will be able to fight off the infection as their immune system asserts itself. 

But if your pet is unhealthy and has a weak or compromised immune system, they may develop chronic ear infections that they will battle their entire life - until a change occurs.

What You Can Do To Prevent Ear Infections

We advise pet owners to do the following to prevent their pets from developing an ear infection:

• Boost the general immunity of your pet using a holistic health oriented lifestyle and products. 
• Holistic Pet Help products are designed to boost general pet general in a safe and natural way so your pets can fight off infections naturally.
• Groom your pet regularly.  While doing so, check the coat, ears and skin to catch problems as early as possible.

The Common Symptoms of an Ear Infection

Here are some of the most common ear infection symptoms:

• Wax build up
• Smelly ears
• Scratching
• Discharge

How Your Pet May Have Developed an Ear Infection

They May Have a Weakened Immunity System

Pet immune systems can be weakened by poor diet, vaccinations, exposure to drugs, exposure to chemicals, stress and so on.

They May Have Allergies

Dogs, just like people, can have an allergy to certain types of food, pollen, dust, mites, pollution, fragrances and so on.

They May Have a Congenital Condition

Certain breeds, especially those bred for large, floppy ears like Poodles, Spaniels and Retrievers, are especially prone to trapping moisture in their ears and having inhibited air circulation.  Along with the warmth inside the ear itself, this creates the perfect environment for bacterial growth.

They May Have a Thyroid Issue

Hypothyroid dogs (those with insufficient thyroid function) can often develop ear infections.  Their ears will show pain, redness, and very often a foul odor.

How You Can Help Your Pet Fight Off Ear Infections

A strong immune system is always the best way to fight any infection, including ear infections.  If your dog is prone to infections, you need to look at the situation in a holistic way.  Are they getting enough exercise?  Is their diet the best you can give?  Are you grooming them enough to catch the situation as early as possible.  Are they happy?  Exercise, diet, grooming, and emotional health all need to be evaluated.

You Can Improve Their Diet With Superfoods

One of the best ways to avoid your pet getting ear infections is to simply give them a complete and healthy diet.

Green+Green is a detoxifying superfood that boosts pet immunity.  It is a super supplement made of sustainable, organically grown New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels, organic Spirulina, organic Rosehip, and organic Ginger.

You can also lend additional digestive aid to your dog’s diet with the products listed in the Digestive Health area of our website.

Two Ear Infection Home Remedies

If your pet has an ear infection, go ahead and give them an ear wash!   Here are some easy solutions:

Note 1:  Please remember to be very careful when drying ears - they are very delicate and easily damaged

Note 2:  You might want to do ear washing in the bathroom, it can get messy - especially if your dog has floppy ears

Apple Cider Vinegar Wash

(this flush solution is slightly acidic which helps to create an acid environment that kills yeast)

• One Teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar + 1/2 Cup of distilled water.  
• Flush solution into the ear.
• Hold the solution in the ear for 5 to 10 seconds.
• Let your dog shake out the solution from the ear
• Swab the external ear with cotton balls or a soft rag

Garlic Wash

(this flush solution uses the restorative powers of garlic, rendered in liquid form)

• Take an old clove of garlic from the fridge and pulverize it into a paste
• Dilute by half with warm water
• Put a few drops in each ear and massage gently for 5 to 10 seconds
• Let your dog shake out the solution from the ear
• Swab the external ear with cotton balls or a soft rag

We Have Specialized Products That Can Help

If our home remedies don't work, you are going to have to use a specialized product that has been formulated to help pets fight off ear infections:

Ear Clear is an aromatherapy treatment that uses the power of essential oils to kill bacteria and help re-balance ear chemistry.

Otaxium Drops is a herbal product that is excellent for dealing with persistent ear infections and related ear pain.

Our Ear Health Catalog

If our suggested products aren't the perfect match for you, feel free to browse our complete catalog of Ear Health products.

Where To Go For More Information

Holistic Pet Help offers hundreds of products to pet owners that are looking for more natural ways to support and enhance the health, well-being and quality of life of their beloved pets.  We are located at www.holisticpethelp.com