WITCH HAZEL??

    • Gold Top Dog

    WITCH HAZEL??

    HI
    I was looking for ear cleaner for my guys and the owner of the pet store i buy their food at said just go to the pharmacy and get a bottle of whitch hazel.  Is this ok to use for cleaning ears??? 
    thanks!
    • Gold Top Dog
    I'd heard this before too and I think it might even be in one of the versions of the blue power ear cleaner.   I'm not sure if you're supposed to dilute it with water or not though.  You might google blue power ear wash and see what comes up.
    • Puppy
    I have 4 Maltis and someone, a long time ago, told me the same thing, to use Witch Hazel to clean their ears. I've used it for years with no ill effects. My vet knows I use it and he's never complained, so I guess it's ok.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I personally use a 50/50 mix of Witch Hazel and Apple Cider Vinegar.  It works very well.
    • Puppy
    Interesting.  Many Chinese Crested owners use a 50/50 mix of witch hazel and original Listerine as an astringent on their hairless dogs in the treatment/prevention of acne & blackheads.   I also have a friend that swears by apple cider vinegar (a special type but not sure exactly what, she gets hers at a health food store) for just about everything....human & k9.