[GoldenSail]

Just curious how everyone handles it. For the most part, I clean Scout's weekly with her bath whether they look dirty or not.

 

[Penny & Maggie's Mom]

Our routine sounds similar. I squirt all ears with the Vet Solutions Ear Cleaner after the weekly baths. I also trim the inside ear hair as needed. All help keep those ears dry and clean.

 

[esSJay]

I clean Molson's out about once every other week with an ear cleaning solution, in addition to anytime he goes swimming.

I was told by our new vet not to clean them too often because it will dry out the natural oils in there, possibly causing more frequent ear infections.

 

[heartofgold]

Scout has never had an ear infection but her ears seem to get dirty pretty quickly. I clean them at least once a week and every time she goes swimming, which in the summertime is every weekend. I can't believe she's never gotten an infection considering how much time she spends in the water.

 

[EvilNessCroft]

I usually do it after her baths. I check them often and make sure they're always clean.

 

[sammydog]

I voted bi-weekly, because that is how often I usually end up doing them. They get baths "as-needed" but at least every month, and always have their ears cleaned after. They also have their ears cleaned anytime they get wet.

 

[DCPakaMOM]

baths, ears, nails - weekly

 

[Rob's GRs]

For the most part I do them bi-weekly.

 

[Pointgold]

Weekly, with Listerine.

 

[AquaClaraCanines]

Every day or two I wipe the ear out with a baby wipe, and weekly I use the ear cleaner for a deep cleaning. All of my dogs have clean, fresh smelling ears, and none of them have ever had an ear infection.

 

[sameli102]

Weekly, with Listerine.

I've never heard of that, straight listerine? On a cotton ball?

 

[AquaClaraCanines]

Listerine rules. I have bathed entire infected, filthy rescue dogs with it before. I've also used on on cuts and scrapes on myself and on animals. Gooooood stuff!

 

[Merlins mom]

I clean Merlin's ears as needed. While I check them (includes smelling them ) often, they stay really clean. I think he's had one ear infection in his 2.5 years. I feel lucky that he is not prone to them.

 

[dellie_4eva]

i clean angels ears once a week but only bath her once every 2-3 months as requiered