Struggling with giving your dog ear drops at home every day?

We understand the challenges of treating ear infections at home - the stress of putting ear drops in dogs, the fear it can cause your pet, and the frustration of not knowing how to put ear drops in. 

If you're experiencing any of these, you'll know it can put a strain on the bond between your dog and you. But don’t worry, you’re not alone.

One treatment option for each infections

Not only is it challenging for you, but it can be irritating or even painful for your dog.

Dogs with sore ears may not like having repeated ear drop application at home. These are some of the signs to look out for:

  • Dogs with ear infections can run or hide behind furniture

    Running or hiding behind furniture

  • Dogs with ear infections can whimper or bark more than usual

    Whimpering or barking more than usual

  • Dogs with ear infections don't like having their ears touched

    Avoiding any contact with ears

  • Dogs with ear infections can cower or shiver

    Cowering or shivering

  • Dogs with ear infections can be reluctant to play

    Reluctance to play

  • Dogs with ear infections can lose their appetite

    Loss of appetite

The stress can strain your bond with your pet and disrupt the peace in your home. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

What if we told you that simpler solutions exist?

Join the thousands who have been prescribed vet administered ONE DOSE solutions.

Here’s what you need to do:

Visit your vet if you see signs of an ear infection in your dog
Visit your vet

If you’ve noticed signs of an ear infection in your dog, visit your vet right away for an assessment and share all the symptoms you’ve seen. They are best placed to advise you on the next steps and appropriate treatments.

Share with your vet the challenges of treating ear infections
Share the challenges

Be honest and tell your vet if you are worried about putting in ear drops at home, or find it hard to do this. We guarantee it won’t be the first time they’ve heard that, and they are there to help you.

Discuss treatment options with your vet
Ask about treatment options

And remember, there are now one dose, vet administered treatments for ear infections available. These can be recommended by your vet if appropriate.

Want to know more about ear infections in dogs?

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Lab dog having ear examined by vet

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Dog lying down with ear infection

Why does my dog keep getting ear infections?

Repeat ear infections, or chronic otitis externa, can be sore and itchy for your dog.

*One dose treatments for ear infections in your dog may be recommended by you vet when indicated.

  1. Dog Owner Compliance Evaluation, June 2019, n=2000 dog owners from FR/IT/ES/DE/NL/BE/UK/AU.

PM-UK-25-0072

Date of review: February 2025

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