How to Get Rid of Yeast in a Dog's Ears
- 1). Wipe out the outer area of your dog's ear with a cotton ball soaked with ear-cleaning solution, warmed to body temperature. You can warm the solution by placing the bottle in your pocket for an hour before you start.
- 2). Fill the ear, gently, with the warmed solution and massage for a few minutes. Massaging the base of the ear spreads the solution into the ear canal.
- 3). Let your dog shake its head. This removes the resultant dirt and solution.
- 4). Wipe the dog's ears with a cotton ball to remove any remaining dirt and fluid.
- 5). Treat the ears with antifungal ear drops. Look for a brand that has chlorhexidine to kill the yeast fungus. Non-diluted chlorhexidine is classified as a cleanser. However, in diluted form, veterinarians use it to fight yeast and fungus, as well as bacteria on the skin, ears and mouth.
- 6). Repeat daily for seven to 14 days.
