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When can I clean my senior dog's bleeding ear after liquid bandage?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 40 lbs

Our 14 year old female dog happen to scratch her ear and it started bleeding like crazy. Out of panic my husband clean it and put liquid bandage. It seems to stop and I am wondering when can we start removing and cleaning it again. It happened last Monday. I hope to hear back from you guys soon

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2017

A wound can typically take 10-14 days to heal. Ears have an amazing blood supply. I would be cautious and try a gentle bath with getting it wet but not scrubbing it much to gently start loosening the material. After 2 weeks then you can increase the pressure in which you clean it but to make sure to monitor the site

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