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What can I do to clean my dog's ear infection and stop the bad smell?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Cocker Spaniel | Male | neutered | 9 years and 10 months old | 34 lbs

My dog Peyton has a really bad ear infection. It'll be at least another month before I can get him in to see a vet for his problem but I wanted to know is there anything that I can do right now to get his ears cleaned up and free of bacteria and the nasty smell? He is an American Cocker Spaniel at 9 years old. He's had this your problem now for about a year and I noticed sometimes he has a little bit of shaking his head but it always a wet sound when he shakes his head

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2018

You can try rinsing the ears twice daily with an alcohol free ear cleanser which can help to remove the debris and wax/discharge which is present - this will help to flush the ears and reduce the smell. If he is too painful to allow you then sedation under veterinary supervision may be required

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