GREEN TEA SOLUTION
by Pat McKay
EAR RELIEF: Brew a strong batch of green tea just as if you were going to drink it. Let it cool to the point where you can keep your finger in it for a few seconds. Then fill both ear canals full of the warm tea; then gently massage the base of the ears for 20-30 seconds...or more if the dog/cat is enjoying it; then stand back and the animal will do the rest.
All the excess tea will come out when the animal shakes his/her head, and much of the gunk that's in there comes out as well. This not only cleanses the ears, but gives relief from the itchiness, and does not force the problem back into the body...which drugs do.
Any ear ailment is systemic; it didn't start with the ears; it is a symptom of chronic disease, so it will continue until something is done nutritionally and homeopathically. However, the green tea solution will give the animal some relief...and do no harm. You may use the tea in the ears as often as necessary; there is no limit to the number of times.
HOT SPOT RELIEF: This same green tea may be used topically anywhere on your animal’s body where s/he is licking, chewing, or scratching. You may use this tea as a spray or apply with your hand. Do not use any material other than gauze to apply the tea, because you do not want to leave any residue from the material which will cause more irritation.
The tea for topical skin relief can be used warm, room temperature, cool, or even cold, whatever your animal prefers. The only time it must be used warm is when you are putting it into his/her ears.
