Natural Ear Infection Remedy For Pets

Allergies are the reason for many dog ear infections and cat ear infections. How do you know if your pet has an ear infection? Typical symptoms are head shaking, scratching or rubbing ears, discharge from ears, bad smelling or tender, red ears. If you want to take a more natural approach to your pet's health care here are some natural cures you can try recommended by holistic or natural care veterinarians.

Use vinegar to clean the ears - If your pet's ears are filled with brownish-pink wax, there is a reason to believe that allergies have caused a yeast infection. You can cure yeast infections by cleaning the ears with white vinegar. Vets often say to use white vinegar because it quickly gets rid of dirt and debris and helps restore a healthful chemical balance in the ears. Pour a small amount of white vinegar into the ear canal. It might be easier to use an eye dropper to dispense the vinegar. Massage the area and gently wipe the inside of the ear with a cotton ball. Perform this routine daily until the ear is clear.

Use vitamin C to reduce inflammation - Your pet's adrenal glands produces a natural steroid which can help decrease inflammation in their ears. Giving pet's vitamin C can make the adrenal glands work better. If you cat or dog weighs under 15 pounds give them between 100 and 250 milligrams a day. Larger pets can take 250 to 500 milligrams two or three times a day. Holistic vets do add a precautionary note here. Vitamin C can cause diarrhea, so you may need to alter the dosage until you find the amount your pet will tolerate.

Healthy diet helps get rid of toxins - Many of the commercial pet foods contain additives or preservatives that can cause your pet's ears to produce excessive wax. A good quality pet food or homemade diet can vastly reduce the amount of wax that the ears produce, while also making the immune system stronger.

Get more air to the ears - Better air circulation inside the ears can decrease the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi. Check your pet's ears regularly. Trim or pluck the hair inside the ears so that more air will get inside.

Ear infections can be prevented by using natural products developed for this purpose. Natural care for pets has been increasing in popularity and companies are responding with products. Products are available that soothe and condition ear passages to prevent common itching and scratching. They also help maintain a normal balance of flora in the ear canal thus preventing infection.

Marti Wesciff has studies natural remedies for pets and developed a web site to share her knowledge. To learn why conventional cures for pets ear infections often result in a worse infection see our post regarding Dog Has Itchy Ears Many natural cures for pets are inexpensive and found in your pantry or at your health food store. Find out more by visiting us at naturesway4pets.com/main/