So, What is it? Well for starters, it is really purple.<\/p>\n
John found this formula on a bloodhound forum when Sophie was just a puppy. He was fighting a losing battle against very bad, recurrent ear infections she was getting. This ear treatment has been a life savor. The solution is quite strong so I don\u2019t use it on my shepherd\u2019s delicate ears. I use Opi-Clean from the vet for a ear cleaning solution for him.<\/p>\n
This solution is NOT<\/strong> meant as an ear infection cure. It is a proactive<\/strong>, prevention treatment. Please check with your vet to make sure your dog does not have another condition causing his problem before trying to treat on your own.<\/p>\n All the ingredients can be found in a pharmacy or drug store and will run you about $15. This recipe made enough to last John 7 <\/strong>years. The Gentian Violet solution stains everything purple, so use care when applying.<\/p>\n INGREDIENTS: Mix together in the alcohol bottle and shake well (it takes a while for the boric Acid Powder to dissolve completely so keep shaking)<\/p>\n We then pour some of the mixture in to a small squirt bottle like the kind used to color hair. Shake VERY well before using.<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS:<\/strong> If necessary the solution can be used to flush the ears, but the Gentian Violet solution stains EVERYTHING. If we need to flush her ears we use Opi-Clean. 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<\/strong>16 Oz. bottle of Isopropyl Alcohol (standard 70%)
4 Tablespoons of Boric Acid Powder
16 Drops of Gentian Violet Solution 1%<\/p>\n
Squirt solution onto a cotton ball and\/or q-tip and CAREFULLY swab the inside of the ear and canal removing any \u201cgunk\u201d.<\/p>\n