[Dailydrool] Blue Power Ear Treatment For Basset Ears (and I've used it on mine, too)

[Lilie Basset]

Blue Power Ear Treatment
INGREDIENTS:
16 Oz. Isopropyl Alcohol
4 Tablespoons Boric Acid Powder
16 Drops Gentian Violet Solution 1%
Mix together in alcohol bottle and shake well.
*You will also need to shake solution every time you use it to disperse
the
Boric Acid Powder.*( ask the pharmacist for this if you can't find it)

TREATMENT: Evaluate conditions of ears before treating and if very
inflamed and sore: Do not attempt to pull hair or clean out ear at all.
Just flush and then wait until inflammation has subsided, which will be
about
two days. Warm the solution and shake the bottle each time before
using. Flood the ear with solution. Massage gently to the count of 60,
wipe with a tissue. On first treatment: flood the ear twice, wipe with a
tissue, and leave alone without massage. The dog will shake out the excess,
which can be wiped with a tissue, Note: the Gentian Violet does
stain fabrics.
The SCHEDULE of treatment is as follows: Treat 2x per day for the first
week to two weeks, depending upon severity of ears. After the 2nd or 3rd day
you can clean out the ear with a Q-tip or cotton balls. Treat 1x per day for
the next 1-2 weeks. Treat 1x per month (or even less frequently,
depending on the dog). All of these ingredients should be available at a
pharmacy. Users of the Blue Power Ear Treatment have found that despite
the alcohol, the dog will not object to even the first treatment. The Boric
Acid Powder soothes the ear. The Gentian Violet Solution is an
anti-infection agent, as it is a dye mixture that acts as a bactericide,
fungicide, and anthelmintic (destroys worms). Remember that gentian
violet will stain fur, clothing, etc. As for the source for Gentian Violet,
it,
along with all the other ingredients, should be available at
a pharmacy, and may have to be special ordered.  The Blue Power Ear
Treatment appears to work well on any and all ear problems
from mites to wax to canker. The success rate for this treatment is said
to be 95-99%. Those who do not succeed have usually not done the treatment
long enough or have not been regular about it. Dogs on the verge of ear
canal
surgery have been returned to normal with only the regular follow-up
treatment
to keep the ear healthy. If an infection seems to be remaining in the
treated
ear after the above course of treatment,there may also
be some Pseudomonas bacteria in the site. This can be eradicated by
using a gentle flush of raw apple cider vinegar and
water (warmed). Use 2 Tablespoons of vinegar to one cup of water, 2 x
per week. They have found the Blue Power Ear Treatment to be effective for
treating fungus-type infections on the feet and elsewhere on the dog,
for cuts on dogs or people, and for hot spots. You may find other
uses for this simple anti-infective agent. Remember it is for external
use only and be careful not to get into the eyes.