By Tim Amherst
An important part of caring for your Pit Bull is keeping his ears clean. Keeping your Pit Bull’s ears clean will help prevent him from having ear mites and fleas, ear infections, and painful wax buildup. The idea of cleaning your Pit Bull’s ears can be daunting, but it is a necessary step in ensuring his health. Your Pit Bull probably won’t be fond of it at first, but he will soon learn to deal with it. It will probably be easier for you to remember to clean your Pit Bull’s ears if you do it at the same time you take care of his other grooming needs.
When cleaning your Pit Bull’s ears you should also be looking for any possible signs of trouble. You should look to see if there is any dirt or wax in the ear canal, or if it is red or irritated. If his ear smells bad, they are most likely infected, and you should stop and consult your veterinarian. Your Pit Bull’s ears are also a prime target for mites, fleas, and ticks, so you should look carefully for any signs of them. If any of these symptoms are present, you should make an appointment with your vet just to be on the safe side.
The first few times that you try to clean your Pit Bull’s ears, you may have to have someone else help you. He most likely won’t sit still at first, so someone will need to hold him for you. Many people suggest using a mixture of vinegar and water to clean the ears with, as they say it helps to better prevent infection. You should probably check with your vet to see what he recommends, but until then just use plain water to be safe. Your vet may prescribe an ear wash specifically for your Pit Bull, especially if he has had problems with his ears in the past. You should start cleaning his ears at the lobe, with a wet cotton ball, or gauze. Try to clean away all the dirt that you can see. Use a Q-Tip to clean the ear cartilage, trying to remove all the dirt that you can see. It is important not to try to clean inside the ear canal with the Q-Tip, as you are likely to damage the ear. It is better if you only clean parts of the ear that you can see. When you finish cleaning your Pit Bull’s ear, give him some special attention and some treats.
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Faith
Yes. It’s very advisable to check your dog’s eyes and ears at least once a week especially dogs with large and hairy ears. You should check for unusual discharged and odor too. Cleanliness is next to godliness or should I say dogliness.
HART (1-800-HART)
I like that phrase .. “next to dogliness”