I have a 10 week old German Shepherd puppy and his left ear doesnt sit the same as his right. His ears arent standing up yet and I know it can take months before they do, but what Im worried about is if maybe his left ear was injured or damaged. There is no visible trauma to his ear and he doesnt lay on one side more than the other. Actually when he lays on his side his ears go into position as if they are standing. But his left ear folds back onto itself.
I have made a conscious effort to avoid petting and playing with his ears since we picked him up because I have read differing opinions on touching their ears before they stand.
My concern isn't with his ears standing right now, but if the fold will cause problems with his ear standing in the future? His right ear is perking up and randomly stands for a minute or so here and there. If I gently use my finger to unfold, or to move the crease out so his left ear lays like his right, they look like they are about the same. As soon as I pull my finger away it folds back onto itself.
I have seen videos and articles for using moleskin to help the ears stand. Would it be ok if I cut a small amount of moleskin to cover the crease or fold, to try to push it back into place like his right ear?
Sorry for the long post, any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.
I have made a conscious effort to avoid petting and playing with his ears since we picked him up because I have read differing opinions on touching their ears before they stand.
My concern isn't with his ears standing right now, but if the fold will cause problems with his ear standing in the future? His right ear is perking up and randomly stands for a minute or so here and there. If I gently use my finger to unfold, or to move the crease out so his left ear lays like his right, they look like they are about the same. As soon as I pull my finger away it folds back onto itself.
I have seen videos and articles for using moleskin to help the ears stand. Would it be ok if I cut a small amount of moleskin to cover the crease or fold, to try to push it back into place like his right ear?
Sorry for the long post, any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.