There are many ear cleaning creams, drops, oils, rinses, solutions and wipes formulated for cleaning your Norwich Terrier’s ears that you can purchase from your local pet store, your veterinarian’s office or any online pet stores.

You may prefer to use a home remedy that will just as efficiently clean your dog’s ears, such as Witch Hazel or a 50:50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and purified water.If you are going to make your own ear cleaning solution, find a bottle with a nozzle, measure your solution, properly diluted and mixed into the bottle, and use your preparation to saturate a cotton makeup remover pad to wipe out the visible part of your dog’s ears. Always make sure the ears are totally dried after cleaning.

Ear Powders can be purchased at any pet store, and they are designed to help keep your dog’s ears dry while at the same time inhibiting the growth of bacteria that can lead to infections. Ear powders are also used when removing excess hair growth from inside a dog’s ear canal as the powder makes it easier to grip the hair.

Ear Cleaning Solutions: your local pet store will offer a wide variety of ear cleaning creams, drops, oils, rinses specially formulated for cleaning your dog’s ears. As well, there are also many home remedies that will just as efficiently clean your dog’s ears without the high price tag.

Note: because a dog’s ears are a very sensitive area, always read the labels before purchasing products and avoid any solutions that list alcohol as the main ingredient.

Home Ear Cleaning Solutions

Here are three effective home solutions that will efficiently clean your Norwich Terrier’s ears:

• Witch Hazel  is a natural anti-inflammatory that works well to cleanse and protect against infection while encouraging faster healing of minor skin traumas.
• Organic Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with purified water (50:50) has been used as an external folk medicine for decades. This mixture is a gentle and effective solution that kills germs while naturally healing.
• A 50:50 solution of Hydrogen Peroxide and Purified Water is useful for cleansing wounds and dissolving earwax.

Whatever product you decide to use for cleaning your Norwich Terrier’s ears, always be careful about what you put into your dog’s ears and thoroughly dry them after cleaning.

Eye Care

Every dog should have their eyes regularly wiped with a warm, damp cloth to remove the build up of daily secretions in the corners of the eyes that can be unattractive and uncomfortable for the dog as the hair becomes glued together. If this build up is not removed every day, it can quickly become a cause of bacterial yeast growth that can lead to eye infections.

When you take a moment every day to gently wipe your Norwich Terrier’s eyes with a warm, moist cloth, you will help to keep your dog’s eyes comfortable and infection free.