My dog Homer has an ear infection and the vet prescribed some drops to put in his ears after I clean them with ear cleaner. The problem is, Homer really hates having the drops in his ears and puts up a huge fight every time we have to complete the ritual. Any suggestions?

Ear cleaner that contains alcohol can cause stinging and irritation. Be sure you’re using an alcohol free ear cleaner. I like HealthyPetNet’s Ear Care, made by the same company that makes Life’s Abundance Pet Food. Before applying the ear care or the drops set the bottles in a glass of very hot tap water for about 5 minutes. This will take the chill off them and lessen the shock for your dog. Towel dry the area around his ears after you’re done to make him more comfortable.