Giving Ear Medication
Frequently, your veterinarian prescribes medication
after an ear examination. Administering these medications can be confusing and
difficult. Some pets, especially if their ears are painful, are resistant to the
administration of medication. Diligence and patience are necessary and this
technique may be helpful:
1. Have the medication container ready and the cap off.
2. Hold your pet’s head still with one hand, while the
other hand is used to administer the medication. Many people hold the tip of the
affected ear to help hold the pet still. Be very careful to not hold the ear too
firmly so that it causes pain. Be prepared for your pet to flinch once the
medication touches the ear.
3. Place the medication container just inside the
opening to the ear. Do not push the container into the canal.
4. Administer the prescribed amount of medication into
the ear opening. Ensure all the medication was administered in the ear. Massage
ear to make sure medication goes into the ear canal.
