A rabbit's ears are sensitive.If there is a build up in them, it can cause diseases.It only takes a simple solution and application to clean your rabbit's ears.The process can be difficult.The rabbit may bite, kick, or scratch in order to get out.You and the rabbit can be harmed by this.To properly clean your rabbit's ears, you must develop trust with your pet and use appropriate materials and methods.
Step 1: Keep your rabbit calm.
Cleaning a rabbit's ears can be painful and frightening.It's important to build a good relationship with your rabbit so you can keep her calm.Get her out of her cage and play with her.Get her used to it.Softly pet her, working your way up to her ears.She will be used to your touch so there is no risk of surprise.To get her used to being held, hold her.Rabbits do not like being high off the ground so don't pick her up and carry her around.
Step 2: Contain your pet.
Rabbits can hurt themselves if they are frightened.Their first instinct is to run or flee.It is important to have a firm grasp on your rabbit when doing any procedure.If you are going to clean your rabbit's ears, have someone hold her while you do it.While your rabbit is on the table, keep your arm around her and not hold her down.You can lean over the rabbit to stop her from jumping, but don't push her down.This will cause the rabbit to startle and run.If your rabbit is calm, she might stay on the table.When cleaning the ear, you may only need to hold it still.If your rabbit is upset, it's a good idea to clean her ears at a later time.
Step 3: Don't be aggressive.
Rabbit's ears are very sensitive.When handling your rabbit's ear, always be gentle.You want to hold each ear between your thumb and index finger when cleaning her ears.
Step 4: Symptoms of stress can be recognized.
Your rabbit is too stressed to work with if it is kicking, thumping, biting, scratching, or screaming.Place her in her cage until she calms down.Try to prepare your rabbit when she is calm.Other signs of stress include being aggressive, being restless, hiding, or breathing heavily.
Step 5: Allow the ear to be grasped gently.
When your rabbit is in a safe environment, gently grasp her ear between your thumb and index fingers.The ear should be in the middle to avoid the canal and tip.In this initial step, you want to observe irritation or blockage.There is a small penlight that you can use to look in the canal.To observe the inside flesh of the ear, you can gently manipulate it.
Step 6: The debris should be removed with tweezers.
If there is a lot of wax or mite debris, you can gently remove the larger pieces.Pull or pick if the debris is stuck in the ear.Don't push debris.This can cause infections by pushing the debris into the ear.
Step 7: Apply solution if you want.
You need to apply a solution to the ear after removing loose debris.Home remedies and commercial products can be used.To make sure your rabbit is safe, always read the label and talk to your vet.The honey method uses a small amount of honey to two cups of warm liquid.There is water.If you want to massage the liquid into the ear, use two or three drops at a time.You can use twice a day for three days.It will take about a week for Ears to be clean.The Peroxide method is to wipe the inside of the ear with a cotton ball.Until ears clear, do this twice a day.If your rabbit's ears are going to get dry, massage mineral, vegetable, or olive oil into them.You can use olive oil to clean your rabbit's ears.Home remedies have not been evaluated for efficacy.It's better to use a commercial product for rabbits or cats.
Step 8: Move from the inside to the outer ear.
The solution may become loose once it is done.Take a paper towel or soft cloth and wipe the inside of your rabbit's ear with it.Don't wipe from the outside to the inside as this may cause more infections.
Step 9: Recontamination can be avoided.
There are a number of things that can cause infections.It is important to keep the house clean.While your rabbit is not in its cage, wipe down the rabbit's enclosure with a cleaning solution.She should always clean her water and food dishes.Always remove bedding that is dirty.
Step 10: Look for a healthy ear.
A rabbit's ear can be different depending on age and breed.In general, ears should be clean.They should be light pink.Veins may run through the ear in some rabbit breeds.
Step 11: It's a good idea to watch out for ear infections.
Ear infections can cause head scratching, head tilt, loss of appetite, discharge, and pain.An ear infection can be very serious and should be treated by a vet.The above methods can be used to clean your rabbit's ears if they get infections.You should still see your vet for antibiotics if you have an illness.
Step 12: Understand ear mites.
Ear canker are common among rabbits and are easy to identify.There are symptoms of visible mites, scabs, and waxy build up.Your rabbit's ear may be swollen.She might scratch her ears or shake her head.
Step 13: You should watch out for ear wax or yeast build up.
A build up of wax or yeast in the ear is a common illness in rabbits.This may look like scales or wax.The above methods can be used to clean this out.If the problem persists, your vet may prescribe a cream.