| Keidon Cocker Spaniels Special Information |
| GROOMING Nothing is more beautiful than a Cocker Spaniel in full show coat! You can see examples of this on the Our Dogs page. Cocker Spaniels have long coats that need regular bathing, combing and clipping. Learning to groom your dog is a rewarding experience and can save you money in the long run but many owners take their pet to a professional groomer. When a Cocker is not perfoming in the show ring, most owners find it easier to care for their coat if it is trimmed in a shorter "pet clip". In between visits to the groomer though, a Cocker needs regular brushing to prevent the coat from matting and to remove dirt and debris picked up outside. They should see a groomer about every 6 - 8 weeks depending on the growth of their coat. Keeping your Cocker groomed and bathed will also keep them healthier. EAR CARE For optimum health, a Cocker Spaniel's ears need to be kept clean so that infection doesn't set in. Using the following formula for Blue Power Treatment will keep your dog's ears clean and healthy. Since I learned of this cleaning method my dogs rarely ever have any kind of ear problem. I use it before their bath then bathe the outside of the ear as you would the rest of the dog. All ingredients are easily found at your local pharmacy, Wal-Mart or Target. Just ask the pharmacist since they are often kept behind the counter even though a prescription is not needed. Blue Power Ear Treatment The ears are very sensitive, so to avoid the "shock" of a cold solution, your dog will appreciate having it warmed up a bit. Rather than using a microwave, I've found that the best way to warm up a solution is to place it in a cup or glass of very warm water (as a ‘bath’) for about a half hour or so. Ingredients: 16 oz bottle of Isopropyl Alcohol or Witch Hazel) 4 tbls Boric Acid Powder 16 drops Gentian Violet 1% Solution Mix all ingredients in the Alcohol Bottle and shake. (Make sure you shake before every application.) Treatment: Fill ear with solution and massage gently for 30 seconds and wipe with a tissue. Fill a second time and just wipe without massaging. The dog will shake the excess out. I use an eye dropper to fill the ear. I use this to prevent infections but if your dog has already developed one use the following directions. Directions: 2 times per day for the first 2 weeks. 1 time per day for the next 2 weeks. 1 time per month thereafter. Don't worry about it staining because it will rinse out with soap and water. I've used this on my dogs for many years every time they go into the tub and it REALLY works! |
| Keidon Cocker Spaniels please contact us at keidoncockers@aol.com or by calling 716-783-2434 |