>
> Pamela Greene (in the FAQ) writes (about ear cleaning):
> > dampen a cotton swab with hydrogen peroxide and gently clean them.
>
> I'd originally heard that h.p. was the best thing to use, too, but more
> recently sweet oil was recommended to me -- its basically a super pure form of
> olive oil, and is generally recommended for cleaning the ears of (human)
> babies. A tiny little bottle costs several bucks, but you don't use much of
My vet recommended rubbing alcohol, as the hydrogen peroxide over-dries
the ears, especially in a dry climate. I should think alcohol would to,
but maybe it's to a lesser extent...
- CT
[Posted in FML issue 0744]