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How to Get Fleas Out of a Ears

Materials:

* Ear syringe

* Mineral oil

* Cotton balls

* Tweezers

* Magnifying glass

Instructions:

1. Gently pull up on the ear flap to straighten the ear canal.

2. Fill the ear syringe with mineral oil.

3. Insert the syringe into the ear canal and slowly inject the mineral oil.

4. Massage the ear at the base of the ear canal for 30 seconds to loosen up the fleas.

5. Remove mineral oil and fleas from the ear with a cotton ball.

6. Use the magnifying glass to check the ear for fleas or flea debris.

7. Use the tweezers to remove any fleas that are still present.

Tips:

* If the ear is very inflamed, you can use a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide instead of mineral oil.

* Be sure to insert the syringe gently and slowly to avoid damaging the ear canal.

* If the ear is very dirty, you can clean it with a cotton ball and warm water before applying the treatment.

* If the fleas are very persistent, you may need to repeat the treatment several times.

* If you are concerned about the fleas, you can take your pet to the veterinarian for treatment.

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