How to keep your Springer Spaniel’s ears clean
Given their size, Springer Spaniel ears are prone to problems, so it’s essential that you take good care of them, which, in turn, will help you keep your Springer Spaniel healthy and happy.
Be sure to check his ears every few days. She pricks up her ears and looks inside. If they look dirty and brown and/or have a musty smell, then it’s time to clean them.
In my opinion, the ideal time to clean your Spaniel’s ears is just before going for a walk. This is because when you clean your dog’s ears, it will be followed by a bout of head shaking. Cleaning your dog’s ears before going for a walk will ensure that all head movements take place outside of your house!
You can get cleaning fluids/oils to clean your Spaniel’s ears from your vet. One top tip is to make sure you have a stock of this at home, so make sure when you visit the vet, you’ve stocked up on the ear cleaning solutions they provide. Alternatively, I have also used olive oil as it can help keep your spaniel’s ears clean.
How to Clean Springer Spaniel Ears
Just before your walk, make sure the family is ready, and then head outside with your spaniel. Once you are out of the house, administer the cleaning treatment to one ear. Then hold the base of the ear canal between your thumb and forefinger and massage the fluid in.
Holding the ear close to your head, turn your head to administer the cleansing fluid to the other ear and repeat the process.
Then take a cotton ball and clean the dirt that you will have dislodged with this process. Don’t be afraid to go straight into his ear to clean it, his ears are quite sturdy and your Spaniel will actually quite like them!
Your Springer Spaniel will now start to twitch his ears, spraying what’s left of the treatment everywhere. Don’t worry, your Spaniel is fine, I’m just wondering what the hell was in her ears. However, this is the reason why I suggest you do the treatment outside. Looking inside the ear now, you should see a reduced amount of mucus.
Complete ear cleaning, now you can take her for a long walk where she will shake a lot more. When you come home give him a bath.
To help keep your Spaniel’s ears clean, you should also make sure your Springer Spaniel’s ear hair is short at the entrance to the ear canal.