This is the beautiful Nala. German Shepherd lovers would definitely love her ears. How do you take care of your GSD’s ears? Thanks to Joy Conway for sharing…
How to Properly Clean Your GSD’s Ears
German Shepherds are known for their large and erect ears. This trait is advantageous for them as their hearing is keener as well as their ears get more air circulation. This means that their ear canals stay relatively dryer, and are less prone to infection.
However, it is still important that you regularly and properly clean your GSD’s ears to remove any wax or buildup. Choose quality ear cleaning solution. You can avail such solutions at pet stores. You may ask for you vet’s advice about which product is best. Then, mask sure you wash your hands thoroughly to prevent any bacteria from being transferred into your dog’s ears.
Hold your buddy’s head still by gently. Wrap your arm around his neck. Put a few drops of the ear cleaner into the ear canal. After cleaning both ears, gently message the ear of your pal for a few seconds. Your GSD will likely to shake his head to remove any excess solution from his ear.
Remember, never insert the swab down into his ear canal. The buildup will be visible as the cleaning solution and the dog shaking his head will bring it up to the surface. Lastly, wipe your GSD’s ears with mineral oil. Dampen a cotton ball with oil and gently remove exposed wax or buildup using the cotton ball.