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Administering ear drops to your dog

Remember that the ear may be very painful and that even a passive dog may respond by biting. You may need to muzzle the dog for this procedure.
Instructions
  • Click on the “video” button to watch a demonstration or read the steps that follow.
  • Warm the medication by standing the bottle in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
  • Make sure you have carefully read the label and understand the dosing instructions.
  • Draw up the liquid into the dropper.
  • Gently pull the ear flap straight up using your other hand.
  • Apply the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal while continuing to keep the ear flap elevated.
  • Rub the ear against the dog’s head in a circular motion. Be cautious and gentle. The dog may not allow you to do this.
  • Release the ear and let your dog shake its head. If the medication contains a wax solvent, debris will be dissolved so it can be shaken out.
  • Make sure you give your dog plenty of praise throughout the procedure and offer a treat after giving the medication.
Minburn Location
518 Chestnut
Minburn, Iowa, 50167
515-677-2285
Granger Location
2207 Broadway
Granger, Iowa 50109
​515-999-2810
Perry Location
2821 E. Willis Ave
Perry, Iowa, 50220
​515-465-3581


Emergency Process After Hours: If an emergency, please call Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Hospital at 515-727-4872

Office Hours

Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday Closed
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​The Minburn location is closed from 12:00pm to 1:00PM Monday through Friday.
Monday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday Closed
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