[Dailydrool] Blue Power

[Debbie Moran]

Hi Sally-  Had a question- is this painful for the dog?  I had mentioned a recipe for a ear remedy to my vet and he said not to use it because the alcohol in it would causing burning in the dog’s ear. I have become very cautious of all vets tell me ‘cause, unfortunately, I’ve met too many who are in it for the money and not for the love of animals. Thanks for the recipe.  Debbie
On Apr 13, 2014, at 3:22 AM, Sally King <sallyemking at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> 
> INGREDIENTS:               
> 16 Oz. of Isopropyl Alcohol (standard 70%)
> 4 Tablespoons of Boric Acid Powder
> 16 Drops of Gentian Violet Solution 1%  
> Mix together in a bottle and shake well.  
> You will need to shake solution every time you use it to disperse the Boric Acid Powder.  
> Purchase a flexible plastic bottle with the opening at the top so that the solution may be 
> gently squeezed out and dispense solution to affected ears.  The ideal is a hair-dye bottle 
> available at a pharmacy or a beauty supply store. 
> 
> TREATMENT PROCEDURE:  
> 1)  Evaluate condition 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.
> 2)  Warm the solution by standing in a cup of hot water (it wants to be blood heat) and shake the bottle each time before using it for treatment,.  
> 3)  Flood the ear with solution (gently squirt bottle). 
> 4)  Massage gently to the count of 60, wipe with a tissue. 
> 5)  On first treatment - if the ear is sore: flood the ear twice, wipe with a tissue, and leave alone without massage.  
> 6)  The dog will shake out the excess, which can be wiped with a tissue.
> Note: the Gentian Violet does stain fabrics, etc. so you may want to wear gloves. 
> 
> The SCHEDULE of treatment is as follows: 
> • Treat TWICE a day for the first week to two weeks, depending upon severity 
> of ears. 
> • After the second or third day you can gently clean out the ear with cotton 
> balls.
> • Treat ONCE a day for the next 1-2 weeks. 
> • Treat ONCE a month (or even less frequently, depending on the dog).
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