Ear Cleaning, Infections, Mites, etc.

[muddinram2duck]

My dog has recently started shaking his ears every so often, they smell a little, but not dirty. So I started looking for solutions that I could mix up and found this. Wanted to see what you guys thought and post other solutions if you have any. I have also used peroxide, but don't know how effective it is. see below.



For the ears & feet

“Blue Power Ear Treatment”
INGREDIENTS:

16 oz. Isopropyl Alcohol

4 Tablespoons Boric Acid Powder

16 drops Gentian Violet Solution 1%

Mix together in alcohol bottle and shake well. You will also need to shake solution every time you use it to disperse the Boric Acid Powder. To use, purchase the “Clairol” type plastic bottle to dispense solution to affected ears.
TREATMENT:

Evaluate condition of ears before treating and if very inflamed and sore do not attempt to pull hair or clean out ear at all. Wait until inflammation has subsided which will be about 2 days.

Shake the bottle each time before using. Flood the ear with solution (gently squirt bottle), massage gently to the count of 60, wipe with a tissue, and leave alone without massage. The dog will shake out the excess, which can be wiped with a tissue; the Gentian Violet does stain fabrics.

The SCHEDULE of treatment is as follows:

Treat 2 X per day for the first week to two weeks, depending upon severity of ears. Treat 1 X per day for the next 1 to 2 weeks. Treat 1 X per month (or even less frequently) depending on the dog.

All of these ingredients should be available at a pharmacy. We have found that, despite the alcohol, the dog will not object to even the first treatment. The Boric Acid Powder soothes the ear. The Gentian Violet Solution is an anti-infection agent.

The solution appears to work well on any and all ear problems from mites to wax to canker. After the 2nd or 3rd day, you can clean out the ear with a Q-tip or cotton ball. The success rate for this treatment is 95% to 99%. Those who do not succeed have usually not done the treatment long enough or have not been regular about it.

Dogs on the verge of ear canal surgery have been returned to normal with only the regular follow-up treatment to keep the ear healthy. If an infection seems to be remaining in the treated ear after the above course of treatment, you may also have some Pseudomonas bacteria in the site. This can be eradicated by using a gentle flush of raw apple cider vinegar and water (warm). Use 2 Tablespoons of vinegar to one cup of water, 2 X per week.

They have found the Blue Power Solution to be effective for treating fungus-type infections on the feet, and elsewhere on the dog, for cuts on dogs or people, and for hot spots. You may find other uses for this simple anti-infective agent. Remember it is for external use only and be careful not to get into the eyes.

[GulfCoast]

That is the formula for what is usually called "purple stuff." It works great. A lot of folks substitute Witch Hazel for the rubbing alcohol, as it gives the same result, and is not as hard on the dog's ears.

[golfpro]

my pup was constantely shaking her head so my vet told me to mix up 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar and squirt in ears and massage after each water traing session

[MelissaM]

The purple stuff works great - I use it as a preventative after everyday at the lake. Just be careful - it stains! I always use it outside so I don't have purple spots all over the walls & floor.

M

[muddinram2duck]

alright, gonna mix some of the blue/purple stuff up and try it out.