Many dog ear infections and cat ear infections are caused by allergies. What are the symptoms of an ear infection? Look for head shaking, scratching or rubbing ears, discharge from ears, bad smelling or tender, red ears. Though conventional medicine is available for ear infections there are many natural remedies you can try. Here are a few home remedies you can try which have been recommended by holistic or natural care veterinarians.

Use vinegar to clean your pets ear - If you find a large quantity of brownish pink wax inside your pets ear, there is a possibility that a yeast infection has developed. A yeast infection can be cured by using white vinegar. Veterinarians who advocate natural treatment say using white vinegar is good because it eliminates dirt and debris. Vinegar also helps restore the proper chemical balance in the ears. Pour a small amount of white vinegar into the ear canal. Use an eye dropper so you can control the amount of vinegar. Massage the area gently and gently clean the inside of the ear with a cotton ball. Once a day perform this routine until the ear is healed.

Try vitamin C to decrease inflammation - Adrenal glands in your pet’s body produce a natural steroid which can help soothe inflammation in their ears. Giving pet’s vitamin C can make the adrenal glands work more efficiently. If you cat or dog weighs under 15 pounds give them between 100 and 250 milligrams a day. Larger pets can take 250 to 500 milligrams two or three times a day. For some pets a large dose of Vitamin C can cause diarrhea, so holistic vets advise you to decrease the dosage until you find the right one for your pet.

Get rid of toxins by modifying diet - Commercial pet foods can have additives or preservatives that may cause your pet’s ears produce too much wax. A high quality pet food or homemade diet can really help decrease the amount of wax in your pet’s ears, while also strengthening the immune system.

Improve air circulation - Bacteria thrive in warm, moist environments, which is why dogs with hairy ears get ear infections. Check your pet’s ears for excess hair and trim around the opening of the ear canal with blunt-nosed scissors. You can also pluck excess hair but that is really best left to your groomer since it can painful.

Keep your pet safe from ear infections by using natural remedies which help increase your pet’s immunity to infection. Pet owners who are concerned about side effects from conventional medicines have more options today than ever before. Products are on the market that soothe and condition ear passages to prevent itching and scratching. The products will also help preserve a normal balance of flora in the ear canal which will help keep the ear from becoming infected.

If your cat or dog has itchy ears they may have ear mites. Though you can use conventional medication, there are more gentle, natural ways to get rid of them and keep them from coming back. See our post on Natural Treatment for Ear Mites in Cats and Dogs at NaturesWay4Pets NaturesWay4Pets was developed to help pet owners find natural health care options for their pets.

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