How to Clean Shar Pei Ears?

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What can I use to clean my Shar Pei ears at home? How often should I clean my Shar Pei’s ears?

Introduction

Wondering how to clean Shar Pei ears? Well then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll not only show you how to clean Shar Pei ears, but you’ll also discover what different types of gunk in your dog’s ears means and other related info. Let’s get started!

Do Shar Peis have ear problems?

In short, yes. Shar Peis are prone to having ear problems. Shar Peis have narrow ear canals and small ears, which increases the likelihood of infections. Not just Shar Peis, but other breeds with small ears and narrow ear canals also tend to get inflammation and ear problems. These include their closest relatives, Chow Chows and also Bulldogs.

What’s the brown stuff in my Shar Pei’s ears?

If you see brown stuff in your Shar Pei’s ears, there’s one of two possibilities. One is completely normal and the other requires immediate medical attention! Looking at the exact color/shade of the brown stuff will tell you what you need to do.

Light brown or brown stuff is just ear wax and it’s completely normal. If it’s on the darker side and smells bad, you should talk to a vet as this is a sign of bacterial or yeast infection. If this is the color of the stuff coming out of your dog’s ears, you should also check for inflammation.

The other possibility is that your Shar Pei has ear mites in its ears, which is as creepy as it sounds! A mix of crumbly black and brown stuff that looks like a coarse mixture is a big red flag indicating ear mites. Once these mites have found their place in your dog’s ears, they can destroy it from the inside and even make your Shar Pei lose its hearing! Take your dog to the vet asap if you see any signs of ear mites.

How do I know if my Shar Pei has an ear infection?

Detecting an infection early definitely helps with making sure your dog recovers completely from it. Look for these indications of infection in your dog’s behavior and ear. If you see your dog scratching around its ear too much, or shaking its head around so as to find some relief, the poor mutt probably has an infected ear. You should check its ears for any redness, swelling or bad smelling discharge that can confirm your suspicions.

How to clean Shar Pei ears?

What follows are the materials required to and a step by step guide on how to clean Shar Pei ears!

What can I use to clean my Shar Pei ears at home?

  • Clean them outdoors
  • Vet recommended cleaning solution
  • Cotton balls
  • Q-tips
  • Suction Pump/Rubber bulb aspirator
  • Warm distilled water

How to clean Shar Pei ears

  • The first step is to fill up your dog’s ear canal completely with the cleaning solution. Make sure you restrain your dog’s head so that it doesn’t spill!
  • Next, massage around the ears thoroughly and let the cleaner do its magic. The cleaner will break down all the gunk and let it float to the top.
  • Clean out the gunk that’s reachable with some cotton or a Q-Tip
  • Use the suction pump/rubber bulb aspirator to suck out all the water+gunk.
  • Now, use the warm distilled water to flush the ear, repeating the same steps but this time with warm distilled water.
  • Do this till all the cleaning solution is out and the water that comes out of its ear is clean.

How often should I clean my Shar Pei’s ears?

You should clean its ears at least once every two weeks unless yours has/is prone to ear infections. If so, then clean weekly or consult a vet.

Final Thoughts

To conclude, cleaning your Shar Pei’s ears is a simple, yet important task that you must do at least every couple of weeks. Remember, if your Shar Pei has an ear infection, it’s best to get it looked at by a vet. We hope this article taught you how to clean Shar Pei ears! Thanks!

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Mozzie Kellerman

Mozzie Kellerman

We all love our wrinkled bundle of joy! So I decided to share everything that I know about Shar Pei from what I've researched before we got Ronnie (our dog) and from our experience with her for the past couple of years.

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We all love our wrinkled bundle of joy! So I decided to share everything that I know about Shar Pei from what I’ve researched before we got Ronnie (our dog) and from our experience with her for the past couple of years.

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