Terrific Ear Wash

You will need:

8 oz.  Applicator bottle

2 oz.  Warmed distilled water

1 tsp. Powdered boric acid (Available for purchase with TEP)

2 oz.  White vinegar or apple cider vinegar

2 oz.  Witch hazel

1 tsp. Betadine antiseptic solution

Directions for mixing the solution:

1. Pour 2 ounces of warm distilled water in to a plastic applicator bottle. 
2. Add 1 teaspoons of boric acid powder.  Shake the solution well, until the boric acid powder is dissolved. May take up to 2 minutes.
3. Add 2 ounces of witch hazel and shake the solution.
4. Add 2 ounces of vinegar and shake the solution again. 
5. Optional - Add one teaspoon of  betadine antiseptic solution and shake it up some more. Be careful not to get any betadine on your skin or clothing because it will stain.

The ear wash is now ready.  Always shake the solution before use.

To use the ear wash:

• It is recommended that you use the ear wash outdoors.  Stand back—your dog is going to shake their head and  gunk in the ear canals are going to be loosened by the ear wash and will go everywhere.
• Squirt the ear wash inside your dog's ears until the ear canal is completely full. Massage the outside of the ears to help slosh the solution around inside the canals. Release the dog and let them shake out the solution from their ears.  Repeat one more time with the ear wash.  Soak up remaining solution with a paper towel and wipe out any visible gunk.
• Problem ears: Use the ear wash weekly and allow the ears to dry. Then add a pinch of Terrific Ear Powder. Continue weekly until you start to see improvement. Gradually cut back until you are happy with the condition of the ears. When the ears are completely free of infection, go to monthly maintenance along with TEP to help prevent any future problems.
• Be sure to shake the ear wash up really well before each and every time you use it.  The boric acid has a tendency to settle at the bottom of the bottle.  Store at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Warning: Do not use this ear cleaning solution on dogs with ruptured ear drums, or on dogs with open sores or wounds in the ear area.