Comments on: Selecting a Safe and Natural Dog Ear Cleaner

By: Asia

Asia — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:49:22 +0000

Renee sure you can!
What kind of dog do you have? Dog size does matter for the proper dosage!
Are your dog’s ears in need of a simple clean or is your pup having trouble with his ears?

Tee Tree Oil is a bit more irritating for the delicate ear … I prefer Niaouli Essential Oil.
But I’ve used TTO in the past, as long as you use very little of it, you should be good!
Go with the following recipe:

Dilute the essential oil by adding 1 drop to 5 ml of a warm base oil such as extra virgin olive or almond oil.

We use Almond Oil because it’s so gentle and nourishing.

You want coat the ear with almond oil without drenching it!

Good Luck!

By: Asia

Asia — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:07:13 +0000

Hi lou yes sweet almond oil is fine … that’s what we use :)

It’s wonderful especially if your dog’s ears are very irritated.
It has cooling and nourishing properties.

This is the Sweet Almond Oil that I love – amazing!
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/almond-sweet-virgin-carrier-oil-spain-p-443.html

Hope this helps!

By: lou

lou — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:53:26 +0000

sweet almond oil ?

By: Renee hewitt

Renee hewitt — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:24:31 +0000

Could I use teatree oil withn almond oil and if yes what solution recipe?
Thank s Renee

By: Asia

Asia — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:49:15 +0000

Avi yes you can use olive oil, go with the extra virgin type.

Like I mentioned in my article, add some Niaouli Essential Oil to your EVO it will also freshen up the inside of the ear. Your dog’s lovely ears will smell super nice:)
Here are the directions:

Niaouli Essential Oil – it helps with ailments including aches and pains, respiratory conditions, cuts and infections. Niaouli is sometimes less irritating than Tea Tree Oil. Dilute the essential oil by adding 1-2 drops to 5 ml of a warm base oil such as extra virgin olive or almond oil.

Have a wonderful day!

By: Avi

Avi — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:25:20 +0000

Can I use olive oil??

By: Asia

Asia — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:31:45 +0000

Hi QS Lee, in response to our questions here is what I recommend:

1. YES you can replace apple cider vinegar with persimmon vinegar, it’s just another fruit based vinegar, it will be just fine.

2. NO to the tea powder only because I worry that it might clog the delicate ear canal too much. Your best bet would be to seep some green tea leaves, let it cool a bit and then gently use the liquid to clean your dog’s ears.

3. I’m not very familiar with jojoba oil to clean dog ears, I think it might be a little too rich. Almond oil is light and it has many healing properties that are great for dog ears. I would stick to almond oil for this one.

You can simply use vinegar OR almond oil, one or the other. There’s no mixing involved and a little goes a long way. Remember you don’t have to clean often – Make the experience fun for your dog :)

Great questions!

By: QS Lee

QS Lee — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:15:39 +0000

Hi,
Can i replace:
1. apple cider vinegar with persimmon vinegar?
2. green tea leaves with green tea powder (matcha)?
3. almond oil with jojoba oil?
Also, do i need to clean my dog’s ear with almond oil before using vinegar?

Thanks for replying.

By: Amy Hale

Amy Hale — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:41:58 +0000

I also love earthbath Ear cleaning wipes – they’re all natural with witch hazel and are very easy to use…! http://www.earthbath.com/wipes/specialty/specialty-ear.php