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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Hi Fellow Droolers!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Have I said lately how much I enjoy the
Drool family and the info that comes our way from loving Basset Hound Slaves...?
I so appreciate each of you.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Regarding ear cleaning. I have never had a
problem, knock on wood, and I have had 5 Bassets, and currently have 3.
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>We use equql amounts of alcohol, (70%
kind, ) and white vinegar mixed in a spray bottle. I spray it on a
soft wash cloth and using my index finger, clean out the ears about once a
week, during their bath. If you don't have time for the bath, clean the
ears alone using the soft washcloth and the mixture. My girls love having their
ears cleaned. You do not want to spray inside the ear (PLEASE DON"T) just the
cloth and gently massage the ear canals with it, it will be plenty dirty,
in just a weeks time because their ears are on the ground so much of the
time. I clean them inbetween
baths,</FONT></STRONG> <STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>if I know they have
been digging in the dirt or in weeds. They will shake their heads like crazy
when you get done, but that is only to help with the drying process. Alcohol is
fast drying so there is little moisture left, and the shaking helps to finish it
up. You can use a cotton ball, but I prefer the SOFT cloth and gently massaging.
What dog doesn't like to have their ears rubbed, and this feels so good to them.
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>As I said, we have never had a problem with
ears. </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Happy Drools!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Faye </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Annie:0).....</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Misty:0)................ and
Pebbles:0).................</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Live Life... Passionately<BR>Laugh... until
your tummy hurts<BR>Love...unconditionally</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>My passions do not replace my relationship
with God, but are instead a<BR>reflection of
it!</FONT></STRONG></DIV></BODY></HTML>