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Puppy got too much ear cleaner in ear. Is it harmful? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 19 days old

The top came off the ear cleaner as I was putting it in my puppies ear. Will to much ear cleaner harm his ears, and is there something I should do

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2016

Typically you don't have to worry about putting too much ear cleaner in the ear. Just gently wipe with a paper towel and the rest will drain out on its own. As long as you didn't get any cleanser into the eyes your puppy should be fine.

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