Is it safe to use homemade ear cleaner for my dog's sensitive ears?

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Is it ok to make a homemade ear cleaner instead of buying one? Why or why not? Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 17 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sure Chloe is a beautiful dog. Love the breed. In my honest opinion, there are so many great ear cleansers out there I would always recommend buying one instead of making it. Years of research have gone into a lot of these products and they are truly the best to use on sensitive ears. If you are just cleaning for a maintenance clean or you are treating due to problems, it's always best to discuss the various products that your vet recommends. Homemade cleansers can often times not be pH balanced resulting in drying of the ear canal or pain/sting upon application. Good luck with Chloe.

Is it safe to use homemade ear cleaner for my dog's sensitive ears?

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