It is important to get the medication into the horizontal part of the ear canal. This is best done by following theses steps:
If you have been instructed to clean the ears, do this before applying the ear medications.
Gently pull the ear flap straight up and hold it with one hand.
Apply a small amount of medication into the vertical part of the ear canal while continuing to keep the ear flap elevated. Hold this position long enough for the medication to run down to the turn between the vertical and horizontal canal.
Put one finger in front of and at the base of the ear flap, and put your thumb behind and at the base.
Massage the ear canal between your finger and thumb. A squishing sound tells you that the medication has gone into the horizontal canal.
Release the ear and let your pet shake its head. If the medication contains a wax solvent, debris will be dissolved so it can be shaken out.
If another medication is to be used, apply it in the same manner.
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