6 Month Olds Ear - Question

LovemyEli · 02-10-2011, 10:56 PM

Hi guys!

I have always heard that the ear with the tattoo usually stands up first because of the increased blood flow, but for me it was the opposite. During teething the tattooed ear got pretty floppy, it is still slightly soft and seems to have a little crease that the other doesnt have. Should I worry about taping or could it still be gaining strength? About what age are both ears completely solid even when running etc? I am including a picture of the tattooed ear, the crease is in the middle where the black fur around the edges start. I also included a picture of his other ear. Hopefully the pictures work this is my first try

mayapj · 02-24-2011, 09:21 AM

I taped mine and it made it worse..... here are some pics and what happened with my pup. I'd leave it alone, seriously. GSD Puppy Ears: Will they stand?? – The Owner Obsession

GSDAlphaMom · 02-24-2011, 09:26 AM

If they aren't up by 6 months it starts to get iffy. Yes they can still go up but chances increase they will not with age. Anytime mine aren't up by 5 months I use forms. I recommend forms over taping. If you use them be sure you use a surgical glue and not regular glue.

I've also heard supplementing Seameal can help.

trapper66 · 03-02-2011, 02:53 PM

Mine puppy is 6months and they were both up nice but now the left is drooping should I worry?

02-10-2011, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
LovemyEli Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Posts: 145	6 Month Olds Ear - Question Hi guys! I have always heard that the ear with the tattoo usually stands up first because of the increased blood flow, but for me it was the opposite. During teething the tattooed ear got pretty floppy, it is still slightly soft and seems to have a little crease that the other doesnt have. Should I worry about taping or could it still be gaining strength? About what age are both ears completely solid even when running etc? I am including a picture of the tattooed ear, the crease is in the middle where the black fur around the edges start. I also included a picture of his other ear. Hopefully the pictures work this is my first try __________________ Eli Von Der Pfalz - GSD - DOB 8/7/2010 Sierra - GSD Mix - DOB 12/26/2001

02-24-2011, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
mayapj New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 16	I taped mine and it made it worse..... here are some pics and what happened with my pup. I'd leave it alone, seriously. GSD Puppy Ears: Will they stand?? – The Owner Obsession

02-24-2011, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228	If they aren't up by 6 months it starts to get iffy. Yes they can still go up but chances increase they will not with age. Anytime mine aren't up by 5 months I use forms. I recommend forms over taping. If you use them be sure you use a surgical glue and not regular glue. I've also heard supplementing Seameal can help.

03-02-2011, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
trapper66 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mass Posts: 32	Mine puppy is 6months and they were both up nice but now the left is drooping should I worry?

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