Is taping Needed??????? 4 months, I don't know!!

[dianak105]

Please help! I don't know if I should start taping Byrons' ears or if I'm jumping the gun. His right ear was up straight for about 3 weeks (kinda leaning but up), the left ear never made it fully up, then a few days ago I noticed the right ear started looking limp. I checked his mouth and sure enough, he's adult teeth are starting to cut thru. He was 4 months on 9/13/10. I don't want to wait too late in case I need to start taping. Please everyone, let me know what you think... Thanks!!!

[Miss Molly May]

absolutely not!!! at 4 mths your pup is teething and its common for the ears to go down during period just be patient they will go up!

[4loveofadog]

Originally Posted by dianak105

Please help! I don't know if I should start taping Byrons' ears or if I'm jumping the gun. His right ear was up straight for about 3 weeks (kinda leaning but up), the left ear never made it fully up, then a few days ago I noticed the right ear started looking limp. I checked his mouth and sure enough, he's adult teeth are starting to cut thru. He was 4 months on 9/13/10. I don't want to wait too late in case I need to start taping. Please everyone, let me know what you think... Thanks!!!

he is only 4 months old and teething. i wouldn't worry about taping. my guy had his ears going up and down until about 4 1/2 months. i started giving him a tablespoon of cottage cheese after his evening meal. it seemed to help and his ears started staying up. teething takes a lot out of our little guys. believe me they will stand up without having to do anything.

[GSDAlphaMom]

I've heard Solid Gold Sealmeal is helpful. You are ok at 4 months but if they aren't up by 5 months I would tape. While they still can go up after 5 months the chances go down the older they are. I've always put forms in at 5 months if they aren't up.

[dianak105]

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the feedback.
I will give it a few weeks and see how those ears act!

[selzer]

Yeah, you have lift off. they go up and down for a while during teething. They should be just fine -- not time to worry.

[KZoppa]

from what i've learned on this site, generally if their ears stand and then start flopping during teething, he'll be fine as his ears have already stood. Give him plenty to chew on which will not only help with the teething part but should also help strengthen the muscles that help hold those satellite dishes up! I think he'll be fine as his ears have already stood straight.

[PADR1NH0]

Originally Posted by Miss Molly May

absolutely not!!! at 4 mths your pup is teething and its common for the ears to go down during period just be patient they will go up!

agreed - the teething period is definitely a weird stage where the ears go back down lol... i remember freaking out then as well

[dianak105]

These GSD ears are stressful! This is my first GSD and I will love him no matter what, he's an absolutely amazing dog. However, I would LOVE that signature GSD look )
He just started teething, not sure how long that usually takes but I guess I will give him a month to see what happens.

[frillint1]

Cottage Cheese.... Why?

Originally Posted by 4loveofadog

he is only 4 months old and teething. i wouldn't worry about taping. my guy had his ears going up and down until about 4 1/2 months. i started giving him a tablespoon of cottage cheese after his evening meal. it seemed to help and his ears started staying up. teething takes a lot out of our little guys. believe me they will stand up without having to do anything.