Dog ear infection: Are home remedies like ACV safe and effective?

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My Pit Bull Shyluh seems to have an ear infection. She scratches it so much she's begun to lose hair and make it bleed occasionally. She also shakes her head alot. Inside the ear smells musty. I cleaned the ear with equal parts water and peroxide using a cotton ball. There was a lot of wax that cleaned out but she's still having all the same problems. I read equal parts apple cider vinegar and water is really good for ear infections. Is this recommended? If not is there something else I can do? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 40 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Peroxide should not be used to clean ears since it can sting. Water in a dark, warm ear canal can promote bacterial and/or fungal growth, so it shouldn't be used either. Apple cider vinegar likely won't resolve infection if that's what she has. You may need an antibiotic or antifungal. Ideally, she should be physically examined by your veterinarian. A swab of the ear can be examined under a microscope to diagnose the type of infection. Afterwards, your vet can dispense the appropriate medication. You can use an ear cleaner, such as Epi-Otic, to clean her ears.

Dog ear infection: Are home remedies like ACV safe and effective?

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