Which of the following should be done in floppy eared animals prior to a bath?
A) Place a cotton ball into the ear canal
B) Tie back the ear flaps
C) Do not bath the ear flaps or head
D) All of the above

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Placing a cotton ball into the ear canal is recommended for floppy eared animals prior to a bath in order to prevent water and shampoo from entering the ear canal and causing infection. Tieing back the ear flaps can be helpful, but it is not as effective as using a cotton ball. While not washing the ear flaps or head may be a good idea to prevent water from getting in the ears, it is not enough to prevent infection, so using a cotton ball is still necessary.

Which of the Following Should Be Done in Floppy Eared