1. Cleaning the Ears Mrs. Salvati

2. Anatomy Ear Flap – Pinna Vertical Canal Horizontal Canal Ear drum – end of horizontal canal

3. Healthy Ear Outside has fur Inside pink healthy color Some black/brown dirt is normal

4. Ear Problems Ear Mites Parasites in ear Ear Infections Caused by pathogens

5. Materials needed Cotton Otic (ear) Cleaner Q-tips Gauze pads

6. Steps Have materials ready Pet animal, observe body language as you touch ear Evaluate inside of ear Apply small amount (moist) of solution to cotton (more if dirty) Clean tip of vertical canal and pinna, scoop out dirt and wax Use new cotton everytime it is dirty Clean until cotton comes up clean Use q-tip for crevices if they are dirty Clean up after yourself

7. Safety Only clean where you can see Ears are very sensitive, especially If infected. Observe body language Wash hands after

8. Name: _____________________ 1.What is the ear flap known as? ____________________________ 2.What does a healthy ear look like? _________________________ _________________________________________________________ 3.What are ear mites? _____________________________________ 4.What part of the ear do you clean? _________________________ _________________________________________________________ 5.How far down in the ear can you clean? ______________________ __________________________________________________________