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class=843475103-19072009>You might have dislodged some wax and now its
intermittently touching part of his ear canal and ... well like that itch you
can never scratch yourself, is driving him nutty..</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=843475103-19072009>If ... **if** there has been no previous issues, no
hidden problems (infections, etc) or he's been cleared by the vetman for a
while (8 to 12 months from last issue with ears in any form) you should be safe
using something like Epi-Optic ear cleaner... its available at the vets,
probably on line too, and they make something like it available in the pets*
types stores.. and probably at walmart too (you may have one of these available
in the 24 hour variety near you)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=843475103-19072009>If in a pinch, you could mix up some room temp or
slightly warmer water, with some apple cider vinegar 50/50 mix, pour it in his
ear, trying to keep him still ... let it sit for as long as possible (1 or 2
mins) ... and then if you have a thin tshirt or older thin pillow case, you can
use a finger inside such cloth to gently insert into the ear canal and very very
lightly rub around... this serves three purposes, ... one you might get that
itch for him, two, you will dislodge additional gunk (if any) and it will come
out.. and three, the cloth helps soak up the excess solution so you don't have
it dripping along the inside of the ear or side of his face.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=843475103-19072009>The reason I say *if*, and why I'm cautious about it,
is putting anything into a houndy ear is potentially bad.. and if there is even
a slight chance for an opening in the ear drum, anything getting in there like
this could cause much more damage. I would generally expect a hound with
such issues to be more on the chronic condition side, rather than just suddenly,
but you never know!!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=843475103-19072009>-Robert</SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>Subject:</B> [Dailydrool] Boomer's ear
pain<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>Boomer was okay all day until around three. He was laying in my lap
in my recliner. I started to rub his right ear like he likes, and he whined in
pain. Ever since then, he occasionally shakes his head like there is something
stuck in it. I am not sure what to do, there's no blood, no swelling, it's just
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