How to clean an ear:

Apply approximately one (1) teaspoon (5 mL) of an ear rinse/cleanser into the ear canal and massage thoroughly. After application some people close the ear canal with a small amount of cotton during this process to protect against drenching should the pet shake its head. For maximum benefit, allow the solution to remain for at least five minutes before attempting to manually clean.

Clean the ear by putting balls of cotton in the ear and massaging so the debris sticks to the cotton. An applicator stick may be of assistance where repetitive cleaning is required. In dry and/or irritated ears with little debris and/or wax, the cotton may become irritating. In these cases, a tiny bulb or a water pick can be helpful.

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