Please HELP** I washed my dogs ears with equal parts applecider vinegar and water exactly as directed?

And now she is crying and going crazy shaking. Is this normal?


This is the first time I have ever done it, but I went by the directions and she looks to really be in pain/discomfort now.


Is this normal for dogs after the apple cider vinegar treatment?


Please help, thanks.Please HELP** I washed my dogs ears with equal parts applecider vinegar and water exactly as directed?
Honey I have never heard of putting apple cider vinegar in a dog's ears. I've heard of white vinegar and water but not the apple cider. Call the vet. I'm so sorry. Please HELP** I washed my dogs ears with equal parts applecider vinegar and water exactly as directed?
Did you POUR the formula into her ears, or did you dip a cotton ball or swab into the formula and wipe it around inside her ears?


If you did the latter, it could just be simple annoyance or irritation, if you did the former, it's probably uncomfortable.


You shouldn't pour the mixture directly into the ear - you should always just use a cotton swab or ball to gently wipe the ear clean with it.





Though - you don't have to use ACV.. you can also use peroxide.


50/50 water equal parts just the same - it may cause less problems.
You're supposed to use WHITE vinegar for the 50/50 solution, and use a saturated cotton ball to apply it. I would call your vet. Vinegar is an acetic acid, you know! :o It can actually cause damage if not used properly.





If the dog's ears had any scratches inside, they are burning from the acid. It's very important that you remove any of the vinegar with cotton. Don't leave it sit in the ears. Please do contact your vet for detailed instructions, to be safe.





Also, if your dog has an infection that isn't caused by yeast, this could hurt instead of helping.





I would ask your vet to sell you a safe ear cleaning solution and show you how to use it properly.





Best of luck to you and your pet!
no, it's not normal! vinegar is an acid and her ears are burning! imagine shaving your legs and them pouring vinegar on them. you need to rinse her ears well, dry them with a papertowel and put something soothing like aloe vera on them--a very light layer.





next time, use a saline solution to clean her ears. you can get it at walmart in the pharmacy area. ask the pharmacist working and tell him what you need it for and he'll advise you. please don't do the vinegar thing again. then give her a treat.





good luck!
I think you should have used the white vinegar. You may want to call the vet and ask about this. You also only need to use a small amount in the ear to clean it. If he is this distressed, call the vet.
She may have had sores in her ears, and it could sting... if you poured the stuff in her ears, it could be stinging too -dogs are sensetive to liquid in their ears.
Any parental supervision involved, here?
Take him to a vet and buy a proper pet ear cleaner.





It's only going to cost $50