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West Highland White, Ears Wax

An excess of wax building in your dog?s ears will encourage infection. You should inspect your Westie's ears every week. If you see the start of wax collecting at the top of the ear, this can be gently removed with the use of an Ear Wipe. This weekly check on the ears cleanliness will discourage infection and ear odour. Some ear drops, available from pet shops, are useful for keeping wax build up under control. Ear Wax Drops contain natural pyrethrum-based used to kill mites and soften wax to leave your pet?s ears soothed, clean and irritant free.

Keep a look out for head shaking or ear scratching, this could indicate an ear problem. Remember the ear is a sensitive area, always be gentle taking care not to cause abrasion during cleaning. Never poke anything down the ear, only clean debris from the top.

Make sure that you plucks any hair from your dog?s ear canal at the same time. If you own a cat watch for ear mites which dogs regularly catch from cats. If your unsure, see your vet
 

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