[osagebowman]

Our dog, Gypsy, got an ear infection last winter that two tubes of expensive antibiotic couldn't cure. We found a cure in Dr. Khalsa's Natural Dog: A Holistic Guide for Healthier Dogs that did the trick in a week.

Use a mixture of 50/50 hydrogen peroxide and warm water. Put the mixture in the ear with a dropper (about a teaspoon), massage the base of the ear to work the liquid into the ear. Let the dog shake his head to dislodge the debris, and clean out the rest with cotton balls. Use this twice a week.

Give your dog a hug from a fellow FReeper.

LSAggie (posting on hubby's account)

[Nachum]

Use a mixture of 50/50 hydrogen peroxide and warm water.

Thanks! That is one of the cures I read about. The forum was sort of split between hydrogen peroxide and apple cider vinegar as being the best home remedies. AND, they said exactly the same thing. The expensive drugs, drops, etc. that were prescribed were largely ineffective and the only thing that worked were the washes with one of those options. I will probably take her into the vet anyway (Monday). As long as we water down the HP or ACV a great deal, it won't irritate but we want to be sure. I will give her a bunch of hugs for you. Thanks.

[Secret Agent Man]

Hydrogen peroxide works because it is the best thing around that dissolves ear wax. Works great on human ears too. I use it.