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Hi,I have a 1 year old and some months Dog.She is a shih-poo. And we know that cleaning her ear is delicate so,to be imformed 'How many times do you clean my dog's ear?'.
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If the dog is not bothering the ear, you do not need to clean it very often. YOu can wipe the outer part of the ear with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol every few months. If there is a large amount of waxy buildup, then you can have the ear cleaned by a vet twice a year depending on the severity.
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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
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Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats
Experience
I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.
Organizations
American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology
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Veterinary Forum
Veterinary Medicine
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