Allergies are the reason for many dog ear infections and cat ear infections. How do you know if your pet has an ear infection? Typical symptoms are head shaking, scratching or rubbing ears, discharge from ears, bad smelling or tender, red ears. If you want to take a more natural approach to your pet's health care here are some natural cures you can try recommended by holistic or natural care veterinarians.
Use vinegar to clean the ears - Allergies may have caused you pet to develop a yeast infection if you see brownish-pink wax in their ears. You can cure yeast infections by cleaning the ears with white vinegar. Vets often say to use white vinegar because it quickly gets rid of dirt and debris and helps restore a healthful chemical balance in the ears. Pour a small amount of white vinegar into the ear canal. If this is difficult use an eye dropper to put the vinegar in. Massage the area and gently wipe the inside of the ear with a cotton ball. Perform this routine daily until the ear is clear.
Decrease inflammations by using vitamin C - Your pet's adrenal glands produces a natural steroid which can help decrease inflammation in their ears. Giving pet's vitamin C can make the adrenal glands work better. 100 and 250 milligrams a day is the correct dosage for cats weighing under 15 pounds. Dosage for larger pets is 250 to 500 milligrams two or three times daily. A precautionary warning is given by holistic vets. Vitamin C can cause diarrhea, so you may need to alter the dosage until you find the amount your pet will tolerate.
Healthy diet helps get rid of toxins - Many of the commercial pet foods contain additives or preservatives that can cause your pet's ears to produce excessive wax. A good quality pet food or homemade diet can vastly reduce the amount of wax that the ears produce, while also making the immune system stronger.
Get more air to the ears - Better air circulation inside the ears can decrease the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi. Look in your pet's ears on a regular basis. Trim or pluck the hair inside the ears so that more air will get inside.
Natural products have been developed to prevent ear infections. Natural care for pets has been increasing in popularity and companies are responding with products. Products are available that soothe and condition ear passages to prevent common itching and scratching. They also help maintain a normal balance of flora in the ear canal thus preventing infection.
Author Resource:-
Marti Wesciff has studies natural remedies for pets and developed a web site to share her knowledge. To learn why conventional cures for pets ear infections often result in a worse infection see our post regarding Dog Has Itchy Ears Many natural cures for pets are inexpensive and found in your pantry or at your health food store. Find out more by visiting us at naturesway4pets.com/main/
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