Hello All:

I have to strongly disagree with Mr. Lipinski's post regarding using
Fleet Enemas to clean ferret ears. I am a (human) audiologist/hearing
specialist. Using irrigation in humans to clean ear canals can cause
perforation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) if done incorrectly
(angled in the wrong position), with too much pressure, and/or with
a weakened ear drum. There is also the problem of leaving an ear
canal wet - this increases the chance of developing an external canal
infection. I would never attempt to remove wax from a human ear without
being able to visualize an intact eardrum and to ensure that the skin
appears healthy. I then check the ear after cleaning to ensure that no
damage was done. If you have to irrigate ferret ears, I would use a
product designed for it, not a product designed for the other end of
the body!

Leanne

[Posted in FML 6234]