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What's the best way to clean my puppy's ears and what to avoid?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 16 days old | 30 lbs

What's the best thing to use to clean my puppies ears ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 9th, 2019

You can use a commercial solution, such as Epi-Otic. Do not use plain water. This could foster infection. Also, do not use peroxide or alcohol as these may sting and cause pain. If there is discharge or bleeding, have Buddy examined by your vet to diagnose and treat infection first.

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