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How to soothe my cocker spaniel puppy's ear infection before the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 18 days old

My 6 month old cocker spaniel is consistently getting ear infections, I've tried gel ear cleaners to the vet prescribed ear cleaner and she still gets them.. Right now I know she has one bc she's running around and laying her head on either the floor or the furniture.. she goes to the vet Saturday but is there anything I can do now to help her be more comfortable

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 27th, 2017

As I'm sure you are aware of by now, cockers are extremely prone to ear infections. I'm glad you are taking Remy to the vet to get her the care she needs. In the meantime until your appointment, you could try using some of the ear medication she has been prescribed before if you have any leftover. This may give her some relief until Saturday. You can try to clean out the ear gently with some over the counter ear cleaner or some dilute hydrogen peroxide on cotton balls. I would recommend asking your vet about keeping a medicated ear cleaner on hand at home so you can flush Remy's ears 2-3x a week and any time after bathing or swimming. This may help to keep the recurrent infections at bay. Good luck.

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    Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    Remy probably needs to be on an anti-itching allergy medication like Apoquel for more relief. In the meantime, if you have pain medication available for her, use that. Sometimes a warm water compress with a washcloth held on the ear is soothing. Try to flush the ears well with the flush you have, if she'll let you. Good luck!

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