My dog has a green pus ear wound. What home remedy can I use?

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To Jessica Keay The wound on Buster’s ear is about 2-3 inches long, it’s on the inside part of the ear flap. The pus is greenish, I can’t let him sleep inside the house because I have three small dogs inside. I’m doing my best right now within my budget to care for him while I find him a permanent home. There’s no nearby shelter that will take him because they are over capacity. Technically, I’m all Buster’s got right now. I need the best home remedy to get his ear better, please. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, if you are seeing pus there are no home remedies to fight infection. He likely requires an antibiotic, either topical or systemic. If going to visit a veterinarian is an option, cleaning up the wound as best you can and applying something over-the-counter to the ear is your next best choice. I would also tell you to either obtain an e-collar or make a homemade one (you can view how to do so on a YouTube video, there are several). This will prevent Buster from having any sort of self-mutilation. Ears are very difficult to bandage, particularly to get them to stay on. But, in a situation where a dog is going to be out in the elements, it is critically important to try and prevent worsening infection or even things like maggots. You can find some more YouTube videos on how to best bandage a dog's ear. Since I don't know what ear type (flop, cropped, pointet) your pup has, it is difficult for me to make a video recommendation. Best of luck.

My dog has a green pus ear wound. What home remedy can I use?

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