How to keep your Springer Spaniel’s ears clean

Website design By BotEap.comGiven their size, Springer Spaniel ears are prone to problems, so it’s essential that you take good care of them, which, in turn, will help you keep your Springer Spaniel healthy and happy.

Website design By BotEap.comBe sure to check his ears every few days. She pricks up her ears and looks inside. If they look dirty and brown and/or have a musty smell, then it’s time to clean them.

Website design By BotEap.comIn my opinion, the ideal time to clean your Spaniel’s ears is just before going for a walk. This is because when you clean your dog’s ears, it will be followed by a bout of head shaking. Cleaning your dog’s ears before going for a walk will ensure that all head movements take place outside of your house!

Website design By BotEap.comYou can get cleaning fluids/oils to clean your Spaniel’s ears from your vet. One top tip is to make sure you have a stock of this at home, so make sure when you visit the vet, you’ve stocked up on the ear cleaning solutions they provide. Alternatively, I have also used olive oil as it can help keep your spaniel’s ears clean.

Website design By BotEap.comHow to Clean Springer Spaniel Ears

Website design By BotEap.comJust before your walk, make sure the family is ready, and then head outside with your spaniel. Once you are out of the house, administer the cleaning treatment in one ear. Then hold the base of the ear canal between your thumb and forefinger and massage the fluid in.

Website design By BotEap.comHolding the ear close to your head, turn your head to administer the cleansing fluid to the other ear and repeat the process.

Website design By BotEap.comThen take a cotton ball and clean the dirt that you will have dislodged with this process. Don’t be afraid to go straight into the ear to clean it, his ears are quite sturdy and your Spaniel will actually quite like them!

Website design By BotEap.comYour Springer Spaniel will now start to twitch his ears, spraying what’s left of the treatment everywhere. Don’t worry, your Spaniel is fine, I’m just wondering what the hell was in her ears. However, this is the reason why I suggest you do the treatment outside. Looking inside the ear now, you should see a reduced amount of mucus.

Website design By BotEap.comComplete ear cleaning, now you can take her for a long walk where she will shake a lot more. When you come home give him a bath.

Website design By BotEap.comTo help keep your Spaniel’s ears clean, you should also make sure your Springer Spaniel’s ear hair is short at the entrance to the ear canal.