Treat a Dog's Ear Infection Naturally

Trim the dog's ear hair away so much as possible. The less hair getting into the ear, the better! Increased air circulation aids healing and shortens recovery time.

The easiest way to begin treating and preventing ear infections is diluted white vinegar. I use 1 part white vinegar to 1 part water for diluting. A cheap squeeze bottle with a nozzle is the easiest way to apply. (Pouring just gets you and the dog soaked and reeking of vinegar). This changes the pH in your dog's ear canal and helps with most yeast infection ear problems.

Vitamin C can help reduce the inflammation. Adrenal glands produce a natural steroid, and Vit. C can help kick the adrenal glands into functioning more efficiently. Pets weighing under 15 pounds can take between 100 and 250 milligrams of vitamin C a day. Cats and dogs 15 to 50 pounds can take 250 to 500 milligrams a day, and larger dogs can take 500 milligrams two or three times a day.