Scratching
ears is one of the most common problems faced by pet owners around the world
with their dog constantly scratching his itchy ears. Most common reasons for
this problem of itchy ears are fungal infections, parasitic infections or even
the entrance of a foreign body in a dog’s ear. Check out some of the best ways
to sooth a dog
scratching ears.
You
may use diluted tea tree oil while giving a shampoo to your dog to offer some
relief from the itching. However, make sure to use it in the diluted form, else
it might be harmful for your dog. Another way to cure the problem of itchy or
scratchy ears is to give antihistamines to prevent inflammation or blockage in
the dog’s ears. If you are confident enough, then try swabbing your dog’s ears
yourself before visiting a veterinarian to clear any wax or foreign body from
his ears.
Offer Temporary Relief
Your
maximum efforts should be to offer at least some temporary relief to your dog scratching ears.
However, in many cases the pet owners fail to provide this relief themselves,
so it is important to consult a dog ear specialist. The specialist may then
prescribe some ointments or corticosteroids to give immediate and temporary
relief to the scratchy dog ears. A useful advice here is not to prolong the use
of steroid based medications for your dog; else your dog may face other acute
death threatening problems.
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