If the bottle has a long nozzle, it can sometimes be difficult to see how much is going in. You should squeeze just enough to administer the recommended dose. Some ear drops have longer nozzles than others and the thickness of the liquid can vary too. Insert the applicator nozzle into the ear and squeeze You won’t do any harm with your finger as you won’t be able to insert it far enough into the ear canal to damage the ear drum. Use cotton wool on the end of your finger – not a cotton bud – to dry the ear and clear out any loose wax. As the type of infection can differ from dog to dog, it’s worth speaking to your vet about how often they’d recommend cleaning your pet’s ears.
Put the ear cleaner into your dog’s ear and give the area a gentle massage (see more on how to massage below). Clean the earīefore you give your dog ear drops, you should first use a veterinary-recommended ear cleaner to get rid of any wax or discharge. You could also give your dog a treat before administering the drops and have a treat or two at the ready for afterwards. Once you’ve found an assistant and know the directions, gather all the materials, such as cotton wool or a towel, that you might need.
If you’ve got a dog who wants to pull away or hold his head down, it’s hard to restrain him and administer the drops by yourself. Having someone else hold onto your dog’s collar while you put the drops in makes a big difference. It’s important to have gentle but adequate restraint. Preparation is keyīefore you begin, familiarise yourself with the directions on the medication and then enlist a second pair of hands. Giving a treat before and after you administer the drops can work especially well with food-motivated dogs, but using praise and positive reinforcement as a reward is also effective (although it may take a little more time). If you have an older dog, or one who’s especially resistant to having his ears handled, building a positive association with the ear medication can help. You can even place the end of your finger gently inside the opening of the ear canal in their early years so that they don’t grow up to be totally ear-shy. It’s important to get dogs used to us holding and inspecting their ears while they’re young. In an ideal world, your dog would be used to having his ears handled from when he was a puppy. To help, Petplan veterinary expert Brian Faulkner shares his top tips for making the process as easy as possible. If symptoms persist after the end of the treatment period, contact your veterinarian.If your dog has otitis, you will be all too familiar with the challenges of administering ear drops. This medication is not labeled for use beyond 7 days, since it could delay wound healing. Otomax will help to relieve the symptoms and kill the organisms causing ear infections. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. Apply the prescribed amount of this topical ointment in the ear and gently massage the ear to distribute the medication. Excessive hair should be trimmed from the treatment area. The external ear should be clean and dry before application. Also contains clotrimazole, for the effective treatment of fungal (yeast) infections of the ear.įollow treatment instructions carefully, since incorrect treatment can result in recurring infections and damage to the ear. This combination is approved for the treatment of inflammation and bacterial infections of the ear. Otomax treats acute and chronic otitis (ear infection) with gentamicin (an antibiotic) and betamethasone (a corticosteroid). These ingredients work together to combat painful infections of the ear. The active ingredients are betamethasone valerate, a steroid gentamicin sulfate, an antibiotic and clotrimazole, which is antifungal. Otomax is an effective combination steroid, antibacterial, and antifungal ointment used to treat acute and chronic ear infections. * Effective against inflammation, bacterial, and yeast infections of the ear * Convenient applicator makes administration easy
* Combination medication for the treatment of acute and chronic otitis (ear infection) Otomax is labeled for use in dogs, but veterinarians may prescribe it for other animals including cats and many other species of animals. It is a combination steroid, antibacterial, and antifungal ear medication labeled for use in dogs. Otomax is an ointment used to treat ear infections. Out-of-Stock until May 19 Otomax 7.5 gram