My dog's ear is red and painful after plucking. What should I do?

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I took my mini schnauzer to be groomed & apparently they plucked the hair out of his ears w/o any powder or cleaner...he started shrieking & I stopped it, but by then his right ear was very red (bloody looking) & he was obv iously in pain. I dont have money for the vet, so I need a home remedy...some people say vinegar straight, some say that will burn if the ear is raw inside, or some say vinegar & water, or some say triple ointment??? Please tell me what to use, please...he is all I have. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Honestly, I would just leave it alone for 24-48 hours since putting anything in the ears will hurt very much. Ear plucking is commonly done in this type of breed, but you may ask the groomer not to do it in the future. In a day or two, if Shotsie still seems uncomfortable and the ears are still irritated, you can get a pet ear cleaner like Dechra EpiKlean Ear Cleanser - it is balanced, so it won't burn like vinegar would, and will help the ears stay dry. Use the ear cleaner once a day for a couple days. If the ears still look irritated, then Shotsie should be evaluated by a vet for infection or other damage.

My dog's ear is red and painful after plucking. What should I do?

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