To soothe your dog’s ears after grooming, gently wipe away loose hair and debris from the outer ear, clean with a vet-approved dog ear cleanser, dry the ear thoroughly, and, if needed, apply a couple of drops of a soothing pet ear product. Mild redness or head shaking from clipping or ear-hair plucking usually settles within a day or two; if it doesn’t, or you notice swelling, discharge, a bad smell, or pain, see your vet.
Ear irritation after grooming is a common problem, especially for dogs who have the hair in their ear canals plucked. The good news is that there are ways to soothe your pup’s irritated ears following a grooming appointment! (Grooming can irritate other areas as well; see my dog's balls are red and irritated after grooming.)
In this blog post, we’ll look into 5 steps on how to soothe dogs’ ears after grooming – whether they suffer from discomfort, redness or itchiness. Ready? Let’s dive in!
Wipe away debris in the ear
To begin, use a cotton ball dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe loose hair and dirt from the visible part of your pup’s ear. Squeeze out excess water first, as you don’t want water running down into the ear canal.
Alternatively, Vet's Best Ear Relief Finger Wipes are a great option: they contain only natural ingredients such as Witch Hazel, Aloe Vera, and Tea Tree Oil without containing parabens.
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Final Word - Clean Ears!
A simple but effective way to soothe a dog’s ears after grooming is by following the five steps outlined above. Cleaning, oiling and drying their ears will help reduce potential irritation and discomfort while keeping them healthy.
Remember to always use pet-safe products when it comes to your pup’s health and well-being – you don’t want to put them in danger due to incorrect medical advice!
