1. Plucking Ear Hair
Mrs. Salvati

2. Dogs with hair in ear canal
Dogs with long, curly, and sometimes wire coats can have hair that grows in ear canal.
If this hair is not removed it can cause dirt, wax and bacteria to build up in ear canal and cause an infection

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

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

5. Ear Problems Hair in ear canal Ear Mites Parasites in ear
Ear Infections
Caused by pathogens

6. Materials needed Ear powder –dries out ear canal
And makes hair easier to grab
Hemostats

7. Steps Have materials ready
Pet animal, observe body language as you touch ear
Evaluate inside of ear
Apply tiny pinch of powder to each ear
Pinch hair inside canal and pull out gently in an upward twirling motion
Continue until you can see into tip of vertical canal
Clean ear and repeat on other ear
Clean up after yourself

8. Using hemostats
If fingers can not reach in far enough to grab fur use hemostats
Open hemostats slightly.
Place in tip of vertical canal and close on small amount of hair
Close and lock hemostats
Pull up and in a twirling motion until hair comes out

9. Safety Only pull hair that is inside ear canal
Ears are very sensitive, especially
If infected. Observe body language
Wash hands after

10. Name: _____________________
What is the ear flap known as? ____________________________
What does a healthy ear look like? _________________________
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What coat types have hair that grows inside ear canal? _____________________________________________________
What materials do you need to pluck ear hair? _______________________________________________________
When should you use hemostats? ______________________
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