This is a beautiful combo when you’re dealing with red, inflamed, irritated ears — especially dry, hot ears that are reactive rather than swampy.

 Benefits

 Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

• Potent anti-inflammatory

• Speeds tissue repair

• Soothes raw, irritated skin

• Mild antifungal + antibacterial

• Supports lymphatic drainage in tissue

Excellent for:

• Red ear flaps

• Cracked skin

• Post-scratch irritation

• Healing after yeast flare settles

 Garlic (Allium sativum)

• Natural antibacterial

• Antifungal (Candida support)

• May help reduce odor

• Immune-modulating properties

Helpful for:

• Early yeast overgrowth

• Mild bacterial irritation

 Carrier Oil (Usually Olive Oil or MCT)

• Softens wax

• Protects delicate ear tissue

• Helps herbs penetrate

• Moisturizes dry canals

If you’ve had dogs reactive to olive oil, MCT (fractionated coconut oil) is often gentler.

 When This Blend Is Best

 Red, inflamed ears
 Dry irritation
 Mild yeast (early stage)
 After cleaning ears
 Healing phase support
 Dogs with thin, sensitive ear tissue

This blend leans more toward tissue healing and calming, whereas mullein is slightly more soothing/pain-calming.

 How To Use

Step 1: Make Sure Ear Drum Is Intact

Never use oils if rupture is suspected.

Step 2: Warm Gently

Room temperature only.

Step 3: Apply

• Small dogs: 2–3 drops

• Medium dogs: 3–5 drops

• Large dogs: 5–8 drops

Massage base of ear 20–30 seconds.

Step 4: Let Shake & Wipe

Use cotton pad to wipe outer ear only.

Frequency

• Active irritation: 1–2x daily for 3–5 days

• Maintenance: 1–2x weekly

If no improvement in 3–4 days, reassess.

 Precautions

 Do NOT use if:

• Thick green/yellow discharge

• Extreme swelling

• Severe pain

• Head tilt

• Suspected ruptured eardrum

• Deep chronic infection