From the “Don’t repeat at home” series – stories that make groomers laugh a little nervously. So, picture this: an owner decides to clean his dog’s ears. A cotton bud is found, enthusiasm is off the charts, and … he salivates to “clean it better”. 😳
Seems cute? Maybe.
Safe? Absolutely not.
Saliva is not a sanitizer, it’s a bacteria party
Although our mouths are a part of our bodies that we tend to think of as “clean,” saliva is not sterile. There are over 700 species of bacteria living in it, and some of them can be a real problem if they get into your pet’s ear. The ear canal is a very delicate area where the microflora must remain stable. Even a slight intervention by a “kind owner” with saliva on a stick can provoke:
– inflammation (otitis media)
– itching, irritation
– fungal infection
– pain and discomfort for the animal
And if you have minor tooth or gum problems – congratulations, you’ve just relocated a colony of bacteria directly into your pet’s ear.
“But I’m doing it with love!”
We believe. And we really appreciate your concern ❤️ But love is not a licked stick. Love is a special ear cleaning lotion, a sterile wipe, a gentle touch or a visit to a groomer who will do everything professionally.
By the way, our masters at V.O.G DOG SALON: – use disposable tools or those that are sterilized.
– know how to find an approach to even the most capricious tail
– and definitely do not salivate anything before the procedure 😄
How to clean your pet’s ears properly?
– Use special drops or lotion for cleaning the ears of animals
– Apply the product on a cotton pad or tissue, not directly into the ear
– Don’t go in deep! Less is better than traumatizing
– If there is redness, odor, discharge – immediately to the veterinarian.
Or better yet, leave it to the professionals. Our groomers know how to make cleaning effective and pleasant. And for the Pet, and for you.
Conclusion
Saliva is definitely not for cotton swabs.
And ears are a delicate matter best entrusted to those with experience, sterile instruments, and a big heart.
Come for ear cleaning in Kiev in V.O.G DOG SALON – here they take care not with language, but with professionalism.
