Natural Ear Treatment
Veterinarian Reviewed on October 18, 2011 by Dr. Janice Huntingford
Here is a natural ear treatment that you can use in cats and dogs without worry of toxicity. If this does not help your pet’s ears, you should see your veterinarian for something stronger. This recipe comes from Dr Roger Clemmons.
Vitamin E-Garlic-Oil Ear Treatment
Crush one clove of garlic (use garlic press) into
1 ounce (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Let sit overnight at room temperature. Strain out garlic
Pour oil into dropper container
Add contents of a 1000 IU vitamin E capsule
Use 2-3 drops in the ear canals, plus 1-2 on ear flap
Can be kept indefinitely. This solution is antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
1 ounce = 30 ml
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Janice Huntingford, DVM, has been in veterinary practice for over 30 years and has founded two veterinary clinics since receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She has studied extensively in both conventional and holistic modalities. Ask Dr. Jan