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 | |  | | FEBRUARY 12, 2009 - VINEGAR FOR CLEAN EARS
I saw in Thatch's question thread that there was discussion about ear health. Here is an inexpensive remedy to try.
From apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com
Vinegar Ear Wash:
Unfortunately a large percentage of dog and cat visits to the veterinarian are for ear problems, but the good news is, you can help reduce these visits by cleaning your pet's ears on a regular weekly basis.
An inexpensive way to do this is to dip a soft cotton ball into a solution of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, and use it to swab the inside of his or her ear.
For an infected ear, use 5 ml of the 50 0 vinegar water solution per 20 lbs (9 kg) of body weight, applying the solution with a syringe obtained from your local pharmacy. Gently rub in the solution then wipe the inside of the ear with a soft cotton ball. This should be done daily for 5 days.
The vinegar helps to control the growth of unfriendly bacteria and other microorganisms that are a common cause of ear infections, and as a result, this will help keep your pets from scratching their ears. |  |  | |  |
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