Clean the ear only if your veterinarian has shown you how to do it
Use only veterinarian-prescribed ear medication
Give all medications exactly as directed
Keep the ear dry during treatment
Prevent swimming and bathing until the infection clears
Trim excess hair around the ear if recommended by your veterinarian
Treat underlying causes such as allergies, ear mites, or foreign bodies
Return to the veterinarian for follow-up exams
Seek immediate veterinary care if there is severe pain, swelling, bleeding, head tilt, loss of balance, or worsening symptoms
Do not use cotton swabs inside the ear canal
Do not use human ear drops, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or home remedies unless instructed by a veterinarian