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Canine ear infections are one of several common dog health problems. My secret ingredient for dog ear medicine is also a supplement and part of natural dog care. What is it?

Garlic! I'm serious. After decades of use, it seems to have been forgotten. Garlic for dogs and humans is one of the most underrated foods, supplements and medicines all rolled into one.

Garlic is a natural antibiotic, antifungal and even keeps the intestinal tract inhospitable for worms. For the life of me, I don't understand why it gets such a bad rap on many dog websites.

Here are two recipes. I'll list my quick recipe for canine ear infections first. I always keep some in a dark glass bottle with an eye dropper. Use it for signs of ear mites too!

In addition, this worked great for swimmer's ear when my kids were little.

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil

In a non-coated pan, simmer the garlic and olive oil for ten minutes. (High temperature cooks the value out of it). Strain out the garlic and put in small bottle with eye dropper. Dosage: 1/2 to 1 dropper full massaged into each ear twice a day.

Here's a recipe the whole family can use. It takes longer because there is no cooking involved.

• 1 cup peeled garlic
• 2 cup olive oil

Combine ingredients in a glass jar and put in a cool dark place for one week. Shake several times a day. Strain out the garlic. This can be kept refrigerated for freshness. Warm for use in ears. It can be used on external wounds and even added to your salad dressing for an immune system booster.

If your dog will eat it, peeled cloves can also be used as an antibiotic. For everyday use, do not exceed 2 cloves for a medium or large dog.

For more on garlic, see http://www.three-little-pitties.com/garlic-for-dogs.html

About the Author:

Andrea Partee, after the near death of her dog from a "safe" over-the-counter medication vowed to treat her dogs with only natural remedies, like the human members of her family. She vowed to her three sick dogs to create a website named after them, to educate pet owners who love their dogs enough to learn the truth about what's good and bad for their canine companions. Dedicated to real dog health, you can learn more at Three-Little-Pitties.com

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