The dreaded hemostat...advice? - Page 2

Lucky Me · 01-14-2012, 12:21 AM

Ace's Place....
I would buy some of this ear cleaner....DermaPet-Malacetic-Otic

Amazon.com: "DermaPet" Malacetic Otic Ear/Skin Cleanser (16 oz): Pet Supplies

I also use a mix of 1/3 white vinegar, 1/3 water, & 1/3 rubbing alcohol and will use that in their ears.
They swim a lot in the summer....

Dr. Becker has a wonderful video on cleaning ears!
Must-Know Tips to Keep Your Pet's Ears Healthy

Ace's Place · 01-14-2012, 12:59 PM

Reporting back! I think the hemostat was a little too large and unweildy for me to handle. Went to cvs this morning looking for tweezers with rounded edge. Couldn't find those, but for $12 found a smallish pair made by revlon that actually has a little led light that will shine right into the ear - it worked perfectly! First Ace's dad had him out all morning hiking in the woods, then when they came back we closed the front door, put on some spa music, I put lavendar lotion on my hands (remembered caesar milan suggesting this - apparently its a calming scent) - and the the biggest thing was Dave sat in front of ace holding his head still - but also with a peanut butter stuffed kong for him to lick. I got the job of tweezing the hair out. Really, it was more like tweeizing - less like pulling. the hair was fine, it came out easy, and yes there was some brown and white crust that was also coming up. Didn't do too long - wanted to keep it positive - but it worked and I can see doing this now! Really - don't be afraid. But do make sure your dog has had a good run first! Cleaned ear after. Maybe at some point he won't need the kong - but for now bribery worked!! lol

Thank you every body!! I feel alot better because I know he will feel a lot better!!

eloise · 02-23-2012, 11:40 PM

I’ve tried pulling ear hair out of Eloise’s ears but she yelps and jumps up to get away. She just won’t sit still for it. I’ll keep trying because it is a quick and simple way to do it. I did our poodles that way for years. I’ve got her to the point to let me use a little battery nose hair trimmer to do it. It took a while to get her to let me stick a buzzing thing in her ear but once she found out it didn’t hurt she allows it.

01-14-2012, 12:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lucky Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,744	Ace's Place.... I would buy some of this ear cleaner....DermaPet-Malacetic-Otic Amazon.com: "DermaPet" Malacetic Otic Ear/Skin Cleanser (16 oz): Pet Supplies Amazon.com: "DermaPet" Malacetic Otic Ear/Skin Cleanser (16 oz): Pet Supplies I also use a mix of 1/3 white vinegar, 1/3 water, & 1/3 rubbing alcohol and will use that in their ears. They swim a lot in the summer.... Dr. Becker has a wonderful video on cleaning ears! Must-Know Tips to Keep Your Pet's Ears Healthy __________________ Judi,Tuesday, Marley, Easy (and little Reba too!) www.judiblueszoo.com

01-14-2012, 12:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ace's Place Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 124	Reporting back! I think the hemostat was a little too large and unweildy for me to handle. Went to cvs this morning looking for tweezers with rounded edge. Couldn't find those, but for $12 found a smallish pair made by revlon that actually has a little led light that will shine right into the ear - it worked perfectly! First Ace's dad had him out all morning hiking in the woods, then when they came back we closed the front door, put on some spa music, I put lavendar lotion on my hands (remembered caesar milan suggesting this - apparently its a calming scent) - and the the biggest thing was Dave sat in front of ace holding his head still - but also with a peanut butter stuffed kong for him to lick. I got the job of tweezing the hair out. Really, it was more like tweeizing - less like pulling. the hair was fine, it came out easy, and yes there was some brown and white crust that was also coming up. Didn't do too long - wanted to keep it positive - but it worked and I can see doing this now! Really - don't be afraid. But do make sure your dog has had a good run first! Cleaned ear after. Maybe at some point he won't need the kong - but for now bribery worked!! lol Thank you every body!! I feel alot better because I know he will feel a lot better!!

02-23-2012, 11:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
eloise Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 7	I’ve tried pulling ear hair out of Eloise’s ears but she yelps and jumps up to get away. She just won’t sit still for it. I’ll keep trying because it is a quick and simple way to do it. I did our poodles that way for years. I’ve got her to the point to let me use a little battery nose hair trimmer to do it. It took a while to get her to let me stick a buzzing thing in her ear but once she found out it didn’t hurt she allows it.

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