Question:
Our purebred Pomeranian had a severe ear infection when he first came to live with us. He would experience severe irritation with itching and even cankers. It would take six to seven weeks of treatment with vet checks every week to cure the problem. This not only got very expensive but, in a few weeks or months, it would recur and we would have to go through the entire procedure again. It breaks my heart to read about other dog lovers going through the same thing.
We finally found a permanent (and very inexpensive) solution to the problem. I happened to stumble across it when reading one of my Drs. Foster and Smith catalogs. It's called Ear Clens Solution. Since we began using this product, our cat has not had one recurrence of ear problems, and he couldn't be happier. From the label on the bottle, the ingredients are propylene glycol, malic acid, salicylic acid and benzoic acid (it doesn't give proportions). If you approve of this product, maybe you can pass the tip on to you readers -- it has been a godsend to us.
R. & R.K., Valley City, ND Jun 21, 2009
Answer:
I always appreciate hearing from readers who have good treatments to offer for various canine health and behavioral problems (and felines, as well).
I would say this product is an effective ear cleaner, but should only be used at intervals. My wife, Deanna Krantz, used my ear-cleaning formula of one part white vinegar (organic cider vinegar being preferred) to one part warm water weekly on scores of rescued dogs at her refuge in India with great success. Good nutrition is the best prevention (no more junk pet food), since many cats and dogs with chronic ear and other health problems make dramatic recoveries when they are fed wholesome diets. Fish oil (1 teaspoon per 30 pounds of body weight daily in food) is an excellent and natural anti-inflammatory food supplement.
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