getting ear drops in a dog's ear?

[Bristolboro]

I know, it's not the most interesting subject, but now i have these ear drops at a special rip-off price from the vets I can't get them in my dog's ear (they need to go in for 5 consecutive days). He just won't have it. He's quite a big strong wolf-type mixed breed rescue dog and a bit temperamental.
He seems to know when I'm getting the bottle out, even when he's asleep. I tried pinning him down but he's too strong and I don't want to traumatize him. he also sleeps on his infected ear. I've tried talking to him but he just doesn't get it, thinks I'm trying to attack him.
I dread the idea of having to sedate him every time.

Any ideas?

 

[Fattyfoggon]

We have the same problem with a very anxious and reactive collie, ended up running a bath and sticking him in and putting a muzzle on him, he does not like the bath but he kind of shuts down in it and we can squirt it in quick but it is very stressful for all of us lol

 

[Lady Felicia]

Tricky one. How about grabbing his attention with some doggy treats... combined with a bit of skillful maneuvering and a deft hand?

 

[Hoolio]

Roll some kitchen towel into a pointed shape put the drops on the top and put that into his ear works with my lunatic mutt

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

Show him a picture of bumface.
He should frozen in shock for at least 2 minutes.

 

[Bristolboro]

Roll some kitchen towel into a pointed shape put the drops on the top and put that into his ear works with my lunatic mutt

I'll try it, thanks.

 

[Bristolboro]

We have the same problem with a very anxious and reactive collie, ended up running a bath and sticking him in and putting a muzzle on him, he does not like the bath but he kind of shuts down in it and we can squirt it in quick but it is very stressful for all of us lol

I'll try that as well, but he's scared of water, but it may distract him. Thanks

 

[Bristolboro]

Tricky one. How about grabbing his attention with some doggy treats... combined with a bit of skillful maneuvering and a deft hand?

Thanks. I'll keep trying.

 

[bumface]

Show him a picture of bumface.
He should frozen in shock for at least 2 minutes.

You cheeky get. I'm a really handsome chap.

 

[ThatFragranceGuy]

Burrito method

You basically wrap them in a large throw or towel so they can't escape and paws are covered

 

[Slipperutb01]

Possibly get him in bath and put some peanut butter on side of bath as he licks it off you can administer drops

 

[smoggs03]

We had the exact same problem with a Staffordshire bull terrier, they get a little bit bitey when your putting stuff they don’t want in their ears.
The answer was plenty of patience and bribery with his favourite treats. It took a heck of a lot of patience. He’s good now and will even come over to get his ears done on command ready for his lump of double gloucester.

 

[thornabyred]

Massage round and below the ears first to get their confidence then try. Once in massage it down the ear canal , dogs are long unlike ours.

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

Had to give my Yorkshire Terrier them a few times in the past, I tend to just give her a load of treats when I’m doing them to a) distract her, and b) so she doesn’t associate the drops bottle as a bad thing.

Helps having someone to hold her whilst another puts the drops in.

 

[Lady Felicia]

Possibly get him in bath and put some peanut butter on side of bath as he licks it off you can administer drops

I like the sound of sitting in a warm bath while licking peanut butter from the edges. I might give it a go!

 

[Bristolboro]

Possibly get him in bath and put some peanut butter on side of bath as he licks it off you can administer drops

will try that as well. Thanks.

 

[coluka]

I like the sound of sitting in a warm bath while licking peanut butter from the edges. I might give it a go!

How many jars do you smear on yourself?
Asking for a new Channel 4 producer I know of.

 

[Bristolboro]

Massage round and below the ears first to get their confidence then try. Once in massage it down the ear canal , dogs are long unlike ours.

didn't think of that. Thanks

 

[Lady Felicia]

How many jars do you smear on yourself?
Asking for a new Channel 4 producer I know of.

Well, I have put on a bit of beef lately, but I reckon 3 or 4 jars should do it.

 

[Chutney]

Wrap them in ham?