How to treat dog ear infections at home: 3 Tried and tested remedies

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🐶👂 Struggling with your dog's ear infections? Dr. Andrew Jones is here to help! In this video, "How to Treat Dog Ear Infections at Home: 3 Tried and Tested Remedies," Dr. Jones shares his expert advice on effective, safe, and natural treatments you can use to alleviate your dog's discomfort. From identifying symptoms to demonstrating how to safely apply home remedies, this guide is packed with invaluable tips to get your furry friend feeling better in no time.
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[@vg8606]

from the bottom of my heart. I want to thank you .I was so scare to see my luly with pain but I didn’t know what was it until I saw her ear..I’m doing the vinegar remedie now I know she will be ok …thank you so much

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

How is your dog doing and did you do the vinegar?

[@vg8606]

@@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill much better her ear looks normal . Vinegar is good 👍

[@wisemanbell6957]

My dog won't even let me touch his ears. He shows his beautiful teeth.

[@zoeberry33]

Why doesn't your dog trust you?

[@robinsmedley6454]

​@@zoeberry33it's very common for dogs not to like their ears to be touched

[@darenlausterer1214]

😂

[@marcyjohnson3540]

Same with my 110# Lab-rottie. I have to Muzzle her and leash her to a strong post.

[@wisemanbell6957]

@@zoeberry33 Don't know he is 2 years old and never let him touch any of the things. I can;t even brush his teeth.

[@jennyharris2677]

Thank you 🐾

[@buckybuckybeaver]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@janemeadows4847]

Love all this info. Going to start green tea today. My dog won’t stay still real challenge

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

Hi, can you share results and how your dog is doing

[@killerheelscrime]

I adopted my 6 year old chihuahua when she was just under 2. Shes been a healthy dog and ive always cut her nails myself so theres never anything ive had to take her to the vet until recently for an ear infection. The vet gave me antibiotics and steroids for her for 7 days. After a week it was starting to go right back to how it was so i called my vet and asked for the nearest next appointment. The receptionist went on to tell me that the accounts department refused to see MY dog because her PREVIOUS owner owed money for a completely different dog! Its the nearest vet to me, i dont drive and im a full-time carer to my disabled son. Im absolutely furious that my dog is suffering because of something that had noting to do with us. I tried pleading with the vets and emailed them my dog licence for this area to prove shes my dog. Im going to have to try your remedies because im going out of my mind. How is this even legal? Hopefully your methods work il report back. She will let me put cream around her ear but she wont let me put anything inside it 😢 wish me luck...

[@u.s.aarchangelforgod3679]

TY Doctor

[@lynnerose3442]

Hello, I live in England and have been following you for a while now. I was wondering about the Thayer's that you use for ear infections. All the Thayer's that I can find in England are either facial toner or astringents. Is this is the same as you use? Thank you for reading my query. Kind regards Lynne

[@garettjeff]

I have the same problem in the USA. The Thayer bottle he shows in the video they don’t make anymore. I wish he would respond with an alternative?

[@raeven1937]

Is this safe for cats as well? I have a cat with black debris in one ear, its not inflamed (went to the vet) and he scratches the area around the the ear bloody. Thanks in advance.

[@oliviagarrison222]

I run a small animal sanctuary and most of our animals are older and have suffered with many untreated diseases, infections, and allergies for years before coming to live with us. Your information has helped me TREMENDOUSLY and I tell everyone I can about your channel. Thank you so much for saving us literally thousands of dollars in treatment for our 17 dogs and 7 cats!!!

[@cooler.teacher]

🙏Which treatments have you tried for ear yeast?

[@joshlowell3075]

I went to the dollar tree store and bought a athlets foot antifungal cream for $1.25 and used that twice a day for 5 days and ear infection was cured.

[@silvergirl2847]

Same it s.brillant

[@DD-cp7oi]

You put it down into your dogs ear??

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

How much do you put in each ear and do you mix it with water?

[@joanbailey4260]

This same vet has a video on using clotrimazole cream, I also found it at dollar tree after watching his other video.

[@PinkOwl31]

Thanks

[@tammyrawdon3587]

If you want to screen shot for future reference... Home Remedies for Dog's Head Shaking & Scratching (red & inflamed, yellow discharge or black debris, yeasty smell... usually inflammation caused by allergies) esp common in floppy-eared dogs: 1) For minor infections Witch Hazel with Aloe (anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial) can be used to swab out/clean ear, as an ear flush, or as drops by drawing ½ml into syringe (no needle) and place into ear canal, 5 drops= small dog/ 10= Lab size. Rub base of ear, will hear squishy sound as it works down into ear canal, 2Xdaily for 5-10 days. 2) For more established infections use ½cup green tea steeped 20min to cool/warm (natural anti-inflammatory/ antibacterial) & 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (antibacterial, anti-yeast) and use the same way as above. Can be stored in fridge, warm before using. 3) 1 teaspoon each of OTCs Clotrimazole/ Canesten (most common antifungal in Vet meds), 1% Hydrocortisone (corticosteroid/ anti-inflammatory), and Polysporin (antibacterial) mixed well. Put about ¼tsp into base of ear & rub 2Xdaily (as with above remedies) 5 days for yeast (black debris) & 10 days for bacterial infection (yellow, smelly discharge). Room temp stable, keep covered. Put cotton balls in ears when giving baths to keep dry, change out if they get soaked. If they get water in ears, you can use Swimmer's Ear drops to dry them out to help prevent problems. 👋🤠Dr. Jones; if you see this, please let us know if these are safe to use for cats. Thank you 😻👍

[@omtatsat2011]

Thank you so much! I live in rural India and care for 3 doggies in our ashram. Yeast infections are recurring. Last week all that I had was some cow mastitis pencillin cream to use out of desperation as the Canestan cream sermed not to br working. This OTC combo is golden knowledge. You are great for sharing all of your knowledge that enables all to give their beloved pets first class and affordable medical care. It is also empowering and educational for us all. Bless you!💛🌻

[@sharieblossom]

You pups maybe allergic to something you are feeding.

[@omtatsat2011]

@@sharieblossom yes. Could it be Pedigree kibble I wonder?

[@eliuminati]

@@omtatsat2011 yes unfortunately kibble like Pedigree and really all kibble can be the cause of yeast infections. But I understand your options are limited since you are in rural India. You can always try to supplement with fresh foods (meats, organs, raw meaty bones) you don't have to switch them completely to raw food but adding it as an additional food may help with their yeast infections (i am not a vet professional, I am only a dog guardian who is obsessed with dog nutrition)

[@ginagz6601]

I don't know what I would do without this guy

[@whocares4464]

Me too! I wish I knew about him years ago

[@mayanksingla3244]

Used green tea and apple cider vinegar in my dog's ears, earlier it used to smell a lot and shake his head flapping ears, but now he has stopped doing it, and smell has disappeared. Thanks for your advice

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Sounds great!

[@belindaguzman450]

Me too would see my dog shake his head when he would bark and would scratch I decided to use the green tea and apple cider vinegar for 7days straight twice a day and I see no more shaking or scratching thank u ❤

[@ThisIsStrawberryOwl]

hii! may i ask if you use decaf? :o

[@angelnteddy14]

U wiped the inside of the ear or do u flush the dogs ears out with the solution?

[@mayanksingla3244]

@@angelnteddy14 I flush the ear using a 2ml syringe, it's a bit difficult at first, but then you get the idea.

[@itsmytube62]

Note to someone who asked me -- it is NOT a syringe with needle, of COURSE! What he is using is like an eyedropper.

[@-touya_todoroki]

I think we need a new word for not needled syringes...

[@ch33sman]

It's a medicine dropper-save one from your child's Tylenol bottle, or just buy one. They are very cheap!

[@lesliepickering845]

These home remedies for ear infections have really helped our 5 year old cocker spaniel! You are our go-to for anything going on with our pets! Thank you so much! ❤

[@Leelee1926]

Hi, I have a 5 year old cocker spaniel too. She’s been showing signs of ear infection for the last 2 days. Which remedy do you think worked the best for your baby? Wishing your doggie a speedy recovery. Thanks.

[@booooo-urns]

Tip 3 worked really quickly. Two days and my sweet girl’s ear looking much better

[@zzzzzzzzzxx233]

You are the absolute best nobody else tells us this stuff...GBU

[@lindamastropietro4429]

Apple cider vinegar will burn the inside of the dogs ear if it’s irritated

[@brendajames8202]

That's what I was just thinking too.

[@JUWLZ777]

That's why you dilute it in the tea....

[@janonthemtn]

Where I live in upstate NY, off hours is now a trip South or North to an animal hospital. No matter the reason, you will be guaranteed a minimal bill of at least $200. So THANK YOU!❤for helping my boy Sammy, a 6yr old Plott Hound and now I can use money saved to keep buying his fav food, fresh beef.

[@hatshepsut9760]

So pleased you're doing this again it's magnificent!!! It works BTW you're still brilliant!!!

[@SwtTrisha8]

HELP !!!!! Greetings from Florida ! What a blessing it is to have found you and I’m speaking not only for myself but for my 2 sweet dogs but also for a dog I just rescued from the streets in my neighborhood and she was starving to death and left out in 110 degree heat for at least a week that I know of. It took several days to earn her trust just to accept food even though she was starving. She’s finally coming into a safe room where it’s cool but scratches at her ears. She won’t allow a collar to be put on so I’m just trying to feed her and maybe do something for her ears.

[@Josephine_777]

Oh, God Bless You! I can’t understand the stupidity and cruelty of people! Thank God for angels like you!🕊️

[@languagepleasebatukankitadyan]

Will this work with my senior dog. He has an ear infection and there's blood coming out of it don't have the budget to go to the vet too expensive

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Yes, go ahead and give this remedy a try for your pet.

[@teebaby7387]

Thank you sooooo much !some of us can’t afford to keep going to vet and you help us care for them at home so they won’t suffer

[@tiffanysasges1800]

Great info! My pug has had reoccurring ear infections his whole life(11) and now is deaf. Wonder if more natural remedies could have prevented that... never knew hearing loss can be a side effect of certain prescription drops until just recently. 😢

[@zzzzzzzzzxx233]

Same thing happened to my dog I use the natural remedy and all the sudden now my dog can hear again it is trapped fungus

[@Jen.E]

My vet prescribed that to my morkie. I used it for the week and she couldn't hear for about 3 weeks. 😢 Thankfully, it was only temporary. I'm just going to use natural meds now.

[@zzzzzzzzzxx233]

@@Jen.E THAT'S AWESOME...

[@damienwelch9067]

​@@zzzzzzzzzxx233wat u used

[@vg8606]

@@zzzzzzzzzxx233same with my lulu she doesn’t hear . I got to comunícate with signals lol hope with this remedy she can hear again ..thanks for posting this

[@gigievans395]

THANK U SO MUCH! Keep these vids n webinars coming!! People NEED this info! Appreciate you SO MUCH!

[@OliverDiaz-q8t]

Going to try the green tea on a buly dog I’ll let you know how it’s goes ?

[@bindusree288]

How is your dog doing now?

[@taraharris6853]

Dr. Jones, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. I made the OTC cream remedy and applied it to my furbaby's ear around 11:45 this morning. So far, she has not pawed at that ear, nor has she had a bout of head-shaking. With only one application of the cream, she has been given a measure of relief. I am so grateful for your videos ❤

[@gblackbaby4970]

Hey mind telling me what all cremes you ended up using ... Did you use the same amounts mentioned in the concoction....

[@kefirheals7383]

@@gblackbaby4970 Recipe: 1 tsp. Canesten (Clotrimazole), 1 tsp. Gold Bond 1% Hydrocortisone, 1 tsp. Polysporin. Mix well. Cover and store. Place 1/4 tsp to base of ear. Massage well (to hear squishy sound.). Apply 2x a day AM/PM, for 10 days.

[@garymcmullin2292]

wonderful that you share with us some alternative treatments, thank you!

[@eprofessio]

The last recommendation with the over the counter stuff is gold. I put all the ingredients in a bag and mix them thoroughly then put it into syringes with 4ml-5ml each and it makes about 12 which is enough to treat for six days twice a day. It makes it so easy to just squirt it in. I don’t shove it down the canal I just get it in the ear and squish it around like he recommends.

[@8mamba245]

Thanks Dr Jones, today I'll try one of these remedies for my Labrador wich is having an ear condition for sometime. We've already been to our Vet of course and got the prescribed meds but after sometime that smelly jelly brown stuff has returned again, it seems very mild since he doesn't turns his head or other symptoms but while cuddling I've sniffed that smell of yeast and with surprise found his left hear with some of it again. The right one has never had any sort of issues, always been clear and nice. I'll let you know if the green tea + apple cider vinegar will work it out 😉

[@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267]

How's it working for you?

[@pennybradshaw6908]

Dear veterinary secrets Dr Jones No sweet smell, No debris. Still Itching like crazy in cat. Please answer

[@missdedee3343]

Omg! You are truly a God send!!! My pit Bull had an ear infection with that yeast odor … I used the home remedy and after a week… she is finally sleeping through the night without shaking her head and there is no more odor or redness! Thank you so so much and Tru thanks you too❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lyndseydeevy3522]

Which of the 3 remedies did you use?

[@AntonioDidiano]

Yes which one did you try or yes

[@SalBlydenburgh]

Did it take a full week for you to notice any difference at all?

[@lisamariefierro-k5r]

I recently used your advice for the green tea and vinegar....works great! Thank you.!!

[@yadi1588]

Did you use regular apple cider vinegar or the one that says with the mother?

[@TheChampskins]

I would use the mothers if you can.

[@yadi1588]

@@TheChampskins ok thank you. I will use the one with the mother.

[@1967MOC]

I woke up last night at 11pm because of the sound of my dog shaking his head. He was shaking his head constantly non-stop. First time it happens to him. His left ear was red and hot, and the smell was kind of sweet. Immediately, I came to this channel....the only one I trust!!...I prepared the green tea with apple cider vinegar. I started to clean his ear, and I used 15 or more cotton swabs. First time I saw something like this. After I cleaned it, I applied the mix of green tea and ACV. Today, when I went to apply the second dose, I noticed cleaner, but still red. Now, I applied it for third time. I cleaned it first, and surprise...Nothing came out!!...Our dog has been all day without shaking his head. I said this is a miracle cure!!...I will do 5 days, and for the healthy ear, I will do it only 2 days. I think as a preventive measure, I will do the other ear because when they scratch, the infection can go from one ear to another.....Thanks and blessings to you!!

[@Twinchi_hotsauce]

What is acv??

[@midnightxen]

​@@Twinchi_hotsauceApple Cider Vinegar I Believe

[@simhifree]

What could be the black stuff in my dogs ears, please? It's also on all 4 paws. I'm guessing that the paws got it from itching her ears. I've tried various tropicals. Coconut oil has helped, ACV is pretty good. Could this black stuff be lice? Thank you.

[@victoriaudontknow213]

​@@simhifree might be mites.

[@renee8813]

@@simhifreeNo,black discharge is yeast …Unless it is the texture of coffee grounds, THEN it’s probably mites🐾🙏

[@blove2719]

Thanks for the video! I have been using a 50/50 of Cortisone/Monistat 7 for treatment and 50/50 mix of ACV/Water for cleaning. This has really been helpful. What do you think about using Monistat7 for dog's ear infections?

[@xxmyspac]

i use it too it works

[@carolinemurphy3087]

Takes two of us to administer… we’re trying Green Tea & ACV. First day 12/19/2023. We’ll keep you updated! Rufus is his name & he weighs over 50 lbs.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Hello Rufus! 😊

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

Hi, could you please share your results

[@carolinemurphy3087]

Rufus was NOT a fan of the ear drops BUT 🎉🎉🎉IT WORKED🎉🎉🎉🎉 He’s relieved, we’re relieved & if it ever happens again … Dr Jones is definitely our Go To VETERINARIAN🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

@@carolinemurphy3087 thank you for replying. Did you do 5 days or 10 days?

[@bbjonas4233]

Hi, did Rufus cry and move away in pain?? I tried the ACV/green tea and my Golden did that so i stopped. It frightened me. Thought I was really hurting her. Thank you for any advice.

[@briellemathews5587]

My poor Staffy has constant ear infections! We have tried everything including changing his food, thinking it was an allergic reaction to some ingredients. I will try these! Thank you so much!

[@missdedee3343]

I did the same thing with changing her food right down to the detergent I was using for her bedding. I use the Dr’s remedies and after 1 week… she is finally happy with no odor in her ears, no shaking her head and the redness went completely away. I’m going to finish the regimen for 1 more week. It really does work! She’s so much happier now 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I hope it works for you too!

[@pamhaggart1912]

​@@missdedee3343...I'm having the same problem with my am bully.. I have honestly tried everything... The stuff they give me at the vet's office seems to do nothing...which one did you try??..help

[@politicalgarbagewater]

You’re probably getting water in her ears during bath time

[@vaneeCardenas]

@@missdedee3343hey! I’m in the same boat with my pitbull now! I’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work. I’m going to try the Dr’s recommendation starting tomorrow… has your dog improved even more?

[@gblackbaby4970]

​@@missdedee3343was this using the Apple cider mixture or the cremes?

[@Sharp_Spoon]

Would just white vinegar alone work?

[@kake646]

Question about Apple cider vinegar with green tea. Can I make this once in the morning for a day and make another one next day? or Do i have to make fresh one each time I clean?

[@gritskennedy5007]

If you watched his video here he said you can store this in refrigerator but you must warm up the portion you will be using before putting the refrigerated leftover in your dogs ear.

[@anthonynoy3425]

​@@gritskennedy5007so apply the drop warm not cold then right?

[@m.turpel4818]

I am in Columbus, Ohio, US and I can't find the Polysporin brand that you mentioned contains polymyxin and gramicidin. The one that is available has other ingredients. Is there another recommendation for an over-the-counter antibiotic cream?

[@nancyschaillee7656]

So thankful for your recipe of vinegar, caneston, and hydoxychloro... Our pittie had thick and sore ears for years. I started by wiping twice daily (oh, she hated it) for 3 days, then once a day for a week or so, now just on weekends :) She's so much better now and doesn't run and hide when she hears the word 'ear'! Thank you Dr. Andrew!

[@christinajulien4596]

I actually tried the Canesten my mini Morky she has had this problem for 3 years this is only thing that has helped! Thank you so much ❤️love your videos

[@s.f.694]

Your channel is such a life-saver you are the best 🙌🏻

[@moodywithme]

Woild love for you to do a video on blastomycosis in dogs and cats. It has been more than usually active this year. Would be interested in your thoughts and perhaps a holistic approach along with the usual care. 5:39 5:39 5:39

[@nilamehr6590]

Canesten nerver ever worked on my dog even i tried different time and Brands I only love Natural remedy AS acv and this helped Like Magic

[@MrBrimsy]

My dog has been scratching his ears ans i decided to you tube this and watch your Vids - Went across the road to my local Chemist and grabbed some Canesten cream and almost instantly he stopped the head shaking and ear scratching. I will keep the cleaning and treatment up for ten days but his immediate response was astounding. Thanks and i have send some friends your vid and link

[@richardsmith9262]

Hi, I used the apple cider vinegar and green tea on my terrier x 8kg, he was scratching at his ears quite violently for about 20 mins after this application,is this normal? Ps I love your channel 👍

[@MGH86]

All right, I will give you a before and after. I have a 95 pound yellow lab that has had a recurring yeast based ear infection or some kind of ear infection for roughly 6 months. I am going tomorrow to get the first two methods and then we’ll try the third if they work I will let you know. This is for the doctor and for anybody watching or reading. I’m to broke for vet bills and am tired of trying different things that don’t work.

[@JoseRodriguez-zz5dl]

Which method did you use and how did it go?

[@raquelcoler1]

tell us about it please

[@Dragonra2]

This is really helpful, off topic but that dog is very well behaved.

[@trapped7534]

Thanks again for this much needed information!!

[@AliceWonders22]

Love your channel!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! God bless.

[@MichelleJocelyn-j5n]

Is there a reason the ACV and coconut oil isn’t one of your top three anymore? Just saw that video and used it in my dog tonight. Though I have green tea too. So I could swap it out.

[@sandysparkles63]

My Maltese x Shih tzu gets constant ear infections and he smells terrible. I am just trying your shampoo for yeast infections and am going to start flushing out his ears with green tea and apple cider vinegar too .Now I am going to use some of your suggestions here also. Thankyou

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

Hi, did your dog get better? If yes did you leave drops of vinegar in the ear or put enough to where it comes out of the ear?

[@sandysparkles63]

I didn't find it did anything for his rash and his ears got really bad that I had to take him to the vet to get them flushed out by the vet. Maybe if I got to his ears earlier it might of worked but he has the Shih Tzu ear canals and it is hard to get to.@@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill

[@charlesgrosse6878]

I just put the apple cider vinegar drops in my pups ears and he keeps shaking his head now hope I didn't make it worse

[@Anne-ly1fv]

Heres what i use on my 13 year old maltipoo. I clean his ears with an ear wipe cleanser that contains chlorhexidine and ketoconazole. I then use an ear flush solution that contains ketoconazole 0.1%. Works wonderfully!

[@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267]

Starting a mixture of the last 2 treatments. The rinse and the cream mix. We are desperate! Its been YEARS of ear infections that will not go away. We've tried antibiotics multiples times, and all the vet stuff! They said its not yeast...but we're treating for it anyways. His ears stink bad, lots of inflammation, constant head shaking. We've also changed his diet. We'll see! I will update in a few days!

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

How is your dog doing now?

[@yasqueen9092]

Hi, How's your dog doing?

[@MindyMansir-g6l]

Thank you Doc!

[@mariagraziacapestrano6201]

Very intersting and useful, thank you a lot

[@evantilley6192]

Just cost me 150$ CDN for a swab test and medication at the vet. I'm definitely going to try this. If it works it will save me so much money over time. My 110 lb berner always has ear infections.

[@DeeCee1878]

I just paid $85 to walk in to the vets office, an additional $40 for a microscopic slide (though we already knew it was yeast) and $25 for Animax, which doesn't help much. This was the second visit in 2 months, after paying $70 for a "one time treatment "administered by the vet, but she never told me I would have to come back every 2 weeks for it! Now, I will try the green tea and AC vinegar or the polysporin/hydrocortisone/chlortrimizol combo if I can find all the ingredients in my local pharmacy. Next step, research the cause of these yeast infections and change her diet! Thank you Doc!

[@rogers6168]

Thought I would put in my 2 cents- Have a female pittie that gets reoccurring ear infections. Seems every 6 months or so at vets being treated. Found this video & tried the 3 OTC meds. recipe, and it worked. No more smelly or black gunk when I clean ears. More than likely, she will get again, but at least now I have a way to treat without having to go to vets. Thanks! She is in a much better mood as well! Thanks again!

[@lynnd627]

That's excellent advice. gonna try the last solution for my chronic shihtzu ear infections. I have 2, brother and sister and she has never had one and he has them constantly. I used your chlotrimazole (sp?) yeast fighter (no name at walmart much cheaper than canesten), awhile ago and it seemed to help him with less scratching. will def give the last one a try. thanks . You're providing an amazing service. Much appreciated.

[@lynnd627]

oh, and Pippi is a champ! such a good obedient model.

[@katienowlin1475]

When I tried the Apple cider vinegar my dog started to wine like it was hurting I’m not sure if it was her being dramatic or if it actually hurt her I really hope not it made feel horrible the thought that it hurt her

[@bindusree288]

How is your dog doing now?

[@dogscratchedoor]

A bath a day isn't feasible in my house. Two large dogs who act terrified of the bathtub even though they have never been bathed in one. Cold weather makes outdoor baths very hard though.

[@lissyblanco9977]

Hi Dr. Jones, I like natural medicine even for me, I already use it. Thank you so much for all your advances.

[@RealFoodRocks]

I am so grateful for this video. My 13 year old precious little Shih Tzu has an ear infection. It was so odd because his ears were beautiful, no visible irritation. However, he was shaking his head and drooling and his hearing began to go. I decided to try the green tea and apple cider vinegar treatment three days ago. Now I see black appearing in his ears so I think it's beginning to work! He can hear again, head shaking is slowing down, drooling nearly gone as well. I have also been gently cleaning his ears with the witch hazel and aloe. He tends to have allergies with all grains and for years I have fed him real food as you suggest. He's an adorable little fuss bucket that we love more than life itself! I am going to pick up every ingredient you suggested to have on hand for future use! Charlie sends along a big thank you!

[@pamhaggart1912]

What do mean ..real food??.. I have a dog that seems to be allergic to everything.... Any advice would be appreciated.thank you 😊

[@kylekretzer7303]

​@@pamhaggart1912 I think they mean like real chicken, not chicken flavored dog food or real salmon, not salmon flavored dog food

[@joseedumoulin1267]

Try removing grains from diet. Give realmeat rawor cooked. Takes at least 10 days to see improvements. Our dogs and cats only eat porc and chicken with a starch being either potatoe or rice or kale, swiss chard carrots. Its a work in progress. They have shiny coats and have loads of energy!!!

[@febeleven]

@@joseedumoulin1267 I make mine their food, boneless skinless chicken breasts, hamburger, eggs steamed green beans & carrots, they will never get dog food!

[@KamaladeviPillay]

Love all your advice Dr Jones, I will try your recipe for my dog's inflamed toes

[@NikBeez]

Wow thank you for this video and helpful remedies. My little Yorkie girl woke up on Wednesday this week with a painful ear infection. Implemented remedy one and 3 that day. It is now Friday morning and her ear is 80 percent better. Simple low cost solutions to her ear infection. I am so thankful not to have to wait a week or more to get into the vet why she suffered. 😊

[@Observer-bh6df]

Which of these 3 remedies did you use, please inform us. Thank you

[@Lunearien]

​@@Observer-bh6df Not the OP, but they wrote it is the 1st and 3rd.

[@davidmccool2458]

Thanks for your advice… going to pick stuff up today and give it a go!

[@sheilaallen2146]

Me and my dog thank you so much for all you do to help our pets.❣️

[@Mar-nr5ul]

So I did the otc combo and it definitely helped! But it’s past the 5 days and her infection is still there. I looked it up and it said ear infections can go up to a month. I really didn’t want to take her to the vet due to the respiratory virus but it’s looking like I have no choice, or couldn’t continue using the cream after the 5 days? Not only am I worried about the virus but the fees of the vet as well 😫

[@brentmoyer6618]

Your Caneston and Hydrocortizone combo really works! Many Thanks from Toronto!

[@vha3742171]

I having problem with a dog I adopted that had fleas and the pound gave him medication to kill them, but now my other dogs have them. I bathe every dog, but still I see fleas. I can't use chemicals because of my COPD

[@pwarren180]

I didn’t wanna take my dogs to the vets because of the new respiratory disease so now they have ear infections and I was keeping them very clean, but no cure. I’m grateful to find this video. I just came back from the store with all the ingredients and applied the medicine. They are now calm and not flapping their ears. Maybe we can all get some sleep tonight? I am very anxious to see how they do by tomorrow. Thank you for sharing these workable home remedies which I can use in the mean time. Who knows, maybe they won’t need to go to the vet at all.

[@R.S.546]

We are in the same boat. About to try this myself. Keep us posted! Hope the pups feel better ❤

[@pwarren180]

@@R.S.546 Thank you.

[@VerdantSoul]

Hi how did it go? Is it working?Did you use apple cider?

[@bindusree288]

Is it working? Did you use apple cider vinegar?

[@andrewbrown6522]

Do you wash the old gunk and cream out between applications or days? Thank you very much for this. Dealing with a long term infection and vet made things worse by over-aggitating dogs ear and breaking skin. Havent been able to control it since.

[@andrewbrown6522]

Ive gone after the diet approach without effect. I tried both canestan and poly on their own. Vinegar & water (not cider vinegar though) worked before but not as well now. I keep dog off the cold floor and have limited cold weather exposure to reduce condensation in her ear as well. So frustrating.

[@stedutton6406]

Hi Dr Jones, I have been using Suralan ear drops for my dog,I have tried to buy it but it's prescription only, is there anything out there what is similar? Thanks Steve.

[@lolimiy]

Dr Jones, can we use these remedies and application method to treat Otitis Media? Please help! TIA

[@BobbieBarney-fk5cf]

OMG I love your beautiful soul! Your caring informational videos full of knowledge must be driven by powerful love for our furry kids and reaching out to help us, help them the best way, natures holistic ways ❣️ I prayed for help ❣️ a minute later, here you are helping me/us with such inspiration & loving guidance at just the right time 🙏 I could never thank you enough! May God rain down many blessings on you & your loved ones 💞🐾🐾💞

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

Hi, if you could share your results. I'm praying if I use it for my dog too.

[@cooler.teacher]

@@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill yeah.. they never comeback with full details

[@valerieescabi6104]

Thank you, Dr. Jones💖💖❤️

[@cathymccall9846]

Awesome. Believe it or not....adding hemmoroid cream with aloe to the 3 cream solutions takes it up a notch!

[@nikrobertson5564]

Should i combine the second and third tip? My dogs ears are really bad and discharging a lot of liquid. Or should i just try one of the three?

[@Synodic-art]

Wow you are so good at doing videos, and presentation! So detailed. And that can often get misconscrewed. I don't know if I spelt that right? Usually i'm pretty get spelling but today I am not. Lol Anyways Awesome video man You killed it And the dog just as much as you did

[@pennysavedpennyearned]

We have a boerboel who os prone to seasonal ear infections. We adopted him a nearly 8 years old. His family were immigrating and couldnt take him along. He was traumatised at being left at our place, people he didnt know, and he would not walk with us for anfew weeks without trying to run away. It took months before we could put him in the car. Thanks to Dr Andrew, we have been able to sort his allergies with canesten. I will get the rest on the list. This time, his infection seems to not want to go, itnhas only been 4 or 5 days now. Our town is very prone to allergies as we r surrounded by orchards. Here in South Africa the vet is pricy too, even with pet insurance.

[@RiverismyHome]

DEAN AMBROSE before wrestling !!!

[@ahicks414]

My new shelter dog adopted me about 5 months ago. He has been healthy the entire time until a few weeks ago when one of his ears developed an infection. This was after an odd situation happened so I'm NOT sure the infection came from home or from his yard either. He got it 2 days after the first time he ever ran out of his yard. I found him next to a car I didn't recognize which drove off before I could photo license plate. Anyway, he won't allow anybody to treat him, in general. He is getting better about that, with me, but it's still a huge challenge. So I have treated him from a distance and it seems to be working. I sprayed some silver on his ear - on the backside of his ear actually. That reduced the scratching and he seemed happier about it. But he hates that spray bottle. So I put a bit of steroid cream and antifungal (like you recommend) on a swab and got it only as far as the edge of his ear. But that was sore and red and itchy, too, and by that time a bit crusty as well. And that spot along with the other small spots he spread it to, were much better by the next day. So I kept putting it on his ear each day as close as I could get. It has gone from bright red inside and crusty and swollen around the outer part to being just a shade pinker than the other ear, No more crustiness, swelling only rarely, no longer blood red, and seems to be on the mend. Just want to assure everybody that if you cannot for any reason treat a pet completely, even partial treatment can help tip the balance. I won't rest until both ears are normal and healthy again but he's so much better now. And he even asked me to rub his affected ear, if when it felt itchy. He seems to have some PTSD from the animal shelter treatments (being neutered, immunized, etc.) but he's improving on that, too. Thank you for providing the online tips and insights!!! 😃

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks! ❤️

[@colemartin9077]

I use caloidal silver for this and eye problems. Works awesome.

[@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill]

How many drops do you put in the ear? And do you mix it with something else? Please respond

[@colemartin9077]

@Loveandpeaceandggoodwill So I put about 10 drops of silver to 10 drops of water, give or take. Depending if it's going in the eyes or ear. I delute more if it's going in the eyes. Say 10 drops solver to 15 or 20 water. The ear u may not have to delute at all or very little. I also take it if I'm sick. Works well for me.

[@sherbear2016]

Dr Andrew, Thank you for these great tips. I clicked the link to sign up for your free webinar and the link isn’t working. It says , “ This webpage is not available “?? I would love to be able to signup. Please help. Thank you!

[@laurenmichero9003]

I’ve found the kin and kind clean ears works well for maintaining healthy ears. It has witch hazel in it. I use one dropper once per week. It is natural and seems effective yet gentle

[@AdamS_Lucky]

Number 3 OTC combination : Clotrimazole 1% - 1 Teaspoon Hydrocortizone 1% - 1 Teaspoon Polysporin which has Polymixin & Gramicidin - 1 Teaspoon Mix well & apply once a day in infected ear. I am writing this as a note to apply this for Summer’s ear- we tried the Apple Cider Vinegar but it did not help, the earmites got more. So hoping this helps. In this economy can’t go to vet again. I went to Vet & they gave me Animax- a prescribed medicine- even that didn’t help with the earmites, I clean her ear everyday, it is only her left ear. Hoping this one does the trick! Thanks doc!! dog bless

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks! 😊

[@bbxy2418]

@@AdamS_Lucky Hi! Where did you get your Polysporin? I looked on Amazon and so far I've only found the ones that contains polymixin and bacitracin :(

[@joshuam122]

Same I can't polysporin with gramicidin.... It appears to be prescription only

[@user-df7ig5nc5l]

...sometimes you can find polysporin at publix for those that may be looking for it.

[@MoonlightCrypt]

Did anyone find this

[@NannyNoot]

Could You Talk About Dew Claws on your next Video ???

[@LearningGrowingLovingLife]

You are a God send! Thank you for the amazingly helpful content

[@JanisBarrera]

Hi Dr. Jones. First I want to say thank you so much for these helpful videos. I have a cocker spaniel and she’s about five years old. She constantly has ear infections. I went to the vet and all they said was to put vinegar and water. It still does not help the situation, and she has now Smelly, black ears because of the yeast. I’m assuming she’s in pain so I gave her Benadryl as per your video. That does seem to help her. I’m going to try the green tea and apple cider. I will send you an up date as to how Daisy is doing. Concerned, mom Barrera..

[@daniellavasquez1787]

Did it work?

[@VerdantSoul]

Hi. Any progress please?

[@SuperChinoxl]

Thank you for your information - one day into the third option with the OTC combination remedy and am already seeing a decline in inflammation. Will continue the process and monitor how things go.

[@Barks_Bridge_bu]

Are you a mind reader? I have just been to the Vet for this exact problem.. £68 for a bottle of ear drops. What the Geoff!!

[@klerain5774]

Thank you Dr. Jones for your informative videos. Im glad I found you

[@Joeblackradioofficial]

Thank you for the information I will have to give this a try I will keep you updated in a few days

[@IndraniGupta-l2u]

Hi Doctor .Could you please discuss Distemper and diseases from ticks please ❤

[@Specter0420]

Would a triple antibiotic be even more effective but also safe for the third combo? So instead of getting Polysporin, could I get Neosporin? Neosporin has both of the same ingredients as Polysporin but adds Neomycin Sulfate. From a quick google search it looks like Neomycin Sulfate has been trusted for over 40 years in dog ears. Thoughts?

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

You are the first one I go to with any pet issues. You are so knowledgeable and helpful with home remedies and so generous and kind. Epitome of a vet ❤thank you so much ❤😊