Ears completely flat!! AND they appear to have a crease

Berreta · 01-22-2012, 06:53 PM

Hello,
My puppy is 4 months old and her ears lay completely down, so I can not use breathe right strips or anything like that to help them stand up because the flop down at the base of the ear not halfway up like most. She is a larger GSD so her ears are a bit too big for her right now, lol. I know what to use for the inside to hold them up but what kind of glue? Is rubber cement safe? I am completely lost here, thanks in advance for any advice!

Kittilicious · 01-22-2012, 06:57 PM

Is she done teething yet?

Emoore · 01-22-2012, 06:59 PM

Absolutely DO NOT use rubber cement. If it's that important to you, use ear forms and adhere them with ostomy glue, the same glue used in the medical profession for ostomy patients. Personally, I say just love your dog.

Berreta · 01-22-2012, 07:00 PM

How do I know if she is done teething?

Emoore · 01-22-2012, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berreta

How do I know if she is done teething?

She'll have adult teeth.

At 4 months she is probably not completely done teething. The process of teething uses a bunch of calcium, so it's not uncommon for puppies' ears to flop during this time.

Berreta · 01-22-2012, 07:06 PM

I found the website for ostomy glue, thank you. Is there anything I can buy locally so I can do her ears tonight? If not I will wait until they deliever it.

Emoore · 01-22-2012, 07:22 PM

It's the only think I know of that's safe to use.

Berreta · 01-22-2012, 07:25 PM

Okay, thanks for the help! Just out of curiosity, why not rubber cement? What is the difference in all these glues? This is all new to me.. My last German Shepherd was an adult when I got her and her ears were already standing up.

Emoore · 01-22-2012, 07:30 PM

Rubber cement contains compounds that may cause irritation if left in prolonged contact with skin, especially skin as sensitive as the inside of the ear. You want to use a product that you know is safe for prolonged use on skin.

Liesje · 01-23-2012, 02:13 PM

Ears can go all over during teething (both my pups were done 6-7 months), however if the ears are totally flat even at the base they may need some help.

01-22-2012, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Berreta New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 4	Ears completely flat!! AND they appear to have a crease Hello, My puppy is 4 months old and her ears lay completely down, so I can not use breathe right strips or anything like that to help them stand up because the flop down at the base of the ear not halfway up like most. She is a larger GSD so her ears are a bit too big for her right now, lol. I know what to use for the inside to hold them up but what kind of glue? Is rubber cement safe? I am completely lost here, thanks in advance for any advice!

01-22-2012, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kittilicious Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,100	Is she done teething yet? __________________ - Berleen - Knuckles - born 8/21/11 - my big knucklehead and can't forget Saki; the Golden Retriever, Born 11/07/07 The felines that rule the house - Oliver, Serena, Sakura & Bastian. https://www.facebook.com/berleen

01-22-2012, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Absolutely DO NOT use rubber cement. If it's that important to you, use ear forms and adhere them with ostomy glue, the same glue used in the medical profession for ostomy patients. Personally, I say just love your dog. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-22-2012, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	It's the only think I know of that's safe to use. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-22-2012, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Rubber cement contains compounds that may cause irritation if left in prolonged contact with skin, especially skin as sensitive as the inside of the ear. You want to use a product that you know is safe for prolonged use on skin. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-22-2012, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Berreta New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 4	How do I know if she is done teething?

01-22-2012, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Berreta New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 4	I found the website for ostomy glue, thank you. Is there anything I can buy locally so I can do her ears tonight? If not I will wait until they deliever it.

01-22-2012, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Berreta New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 4	Okay, thanks for the help! Just out of curiosity, why not rubber cement? What is the difference in all these glues? This is all new to me.. My last German Shepherd was an adult when I got her and her ears were already standing up.

01-23-2012, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
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