6 months, both ears up but soft ear? - Page 2

jprice103 · 03-09-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stella's Mom

I wish my kitty's loved my puppy like yours seems to. One of my cats was very attached to my old GSD that died this past December. He has not taken to my 7 week old even though I have had her for 3 weeks now.

You've had your puppy since he/she was 4 weeks old?? Was it a rescue?

shehulk · 03-12-2011, 01:01 PM

Leo's ears were soft for a very long time. I had them glued and taped starting at 5 months for about two months with short breaks in between. At about 8 months, one ear was up and the other would stay up most of the time, stand in a wobbly way but flop completely when he was relaxed. That's when I got truly concerned!!! Then his breeder said I should shave that ear. IT WORKED. At that stage, more gluing and taping was counterproductive because it was adding weight and I needed to let the ear "learn" to support itself. I didn't believe that would make such a huge difference but that's all the ear needed. I shaved the ear whenever I saw a thin layer of fur grow back. Did it continuously for 3 months. I highly recommend giving it a try!

cobhc · 03-15-2011, 11:35 PM

Can someone tell me if my dog looks 8 months? she seems to be quite small but wasn't sure, her ears haven't perked either so I'm not quite sure if they are going to or not..

cobhc · 03-15-2011, 11:36 PM

Can someone tell me if my dog looks 8 months? she seems to be quite small but wasn't sure, her ears haven't perked either so I'm not quite sure if they are going to or not.. thanks

Kelcraw · 01-17-2013, 08:36 AM

Will his ear ever go up. I think it went down due to an "irritated ear" the vet called it. Not quite an infection. She said it may go up when it feels better. It is up sometimes but not very often. Mostly down.

VanBuren shepherds · 01-17-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelcraw

Will his ear ever go up. I think it went down due to an "irritated ear" the vet called it. Not quite an infection. She said it may go up when it feels better. It is up sometimes but not very often. Mostly down.

You might want to glue it or tape while you still have time. The longer you wait the harder it is to correct it. Check with your vet first, because if its irritated and not infected you don't want to irritate it any more. I've learned that moleskin padding works best, last the longest, and doesn't bother the dog at all.

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bob · 01-17-2013, 12:37 PM

what is better, Ear Inserts, or 1/2" pipe insulation?

VanBuren shepherds · 01-17-2013, 01:40 PM

Pipe insulation can begin to break down and doesn't last as long in the ears. I have tried every way possible and the best I've found is the moleskin padding with adhesive backing cut to fit inside the ear. A thin layer of Torbot skin bond added to the sticky side and allowed to sit for about one minute before applying it to the ear. You will need an assistant to hold the ear open for you while you place the insert. I then place two large nasal strips over the moleskin vertically where the ear is the weakest. It allows for full range of motion of the ear and last for weeks. Here is an article I wrote that might help you decide.
http://texasworkingshepherds.com/german-shepherd-ears/

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jzoom · 01-20-2013, 11:45 AM

Hello. Can someone tell me what if anything I can/should do to help my puppy's ears stand up? If you look at my avatar, that is how his ears look. The left ear is the one that can't seem to stand straight. When I bought him at 4 months of age, his left ear was completely floppy. It has gone up to where it is now, but for some reason cannot fully stand erect. It is always crooked. I have recently purchased Clovite, since someone posted it on these forums that it worked for his dog, and calcium tabs to help with cartilige. He has started the Clovite supplement, but not the calcium tabs. He just turned 6 months old, and he is AKC. Will his ears stay crooked permanently? After trying the Tear Mender glue his left ear finally went up, but has remained crooked. Should I glue them again? Or let them grow on their own? One of the things that attracted me to German Shepherd breed is their beautiful ears. It gives them an unbelieveable look. This is my first GSD, and I love him. But I would love it if his ears were full erect and straight. Can anyone please advise me either here or email: jzoom45@yahoo.com Thanks!

VanBuren shepherds · 01-20-2013, 06:42 PM

His ears are up in the avatar. I would leave them alone for now and let them straighten out. I would only tape or glue if they are in the flying nun position or just flopped over.

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01-17-2013, 08:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kelcraw New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6	One ear down at 7 months Will his ear ever go up. I think it went down due to an "irritated ear" the vet called it. Not quite an infection. She said it may go up when it feels better. It is up sometimes but not very often. Mostly down. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Kelcraw; 01-17-2013 at 08:43 AM. Reason: Added another picture

01-17-2013, 01:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
VanBuren shepherds Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 89	6 months, both ears up but soft ear? Pipe insulation can begin to break down and doesn't last as long in the ears. I have tried every way possible and the best I've found is the moleskin padding with adhesive backing cut to fit inside the ear. A thin layer of Torbot skin bond added to the sticky side and allowed to sit for about one minute before applying it to the ear. You will need an assistant to hold the ear open for you while you place the insert. I then place two large nasal strips over the moleskin vertically where the ear is the weakest. It allows for full range of motion of the ear and last for weeks. Here is an article I wrote that might help you decide. http://texasworkingshepherds.com/german-shepherd-ears/ Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ www.TexasWorkingShepherds.com www.peacefulsolution.org

01-20-2013, 06:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
VanBuren shepherds Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 89	6 months, both ears up but soft ear? His ears are up in the avatar. I would leave them alone for now and let them straighten out. I would only tape or glue if they are in the flying nun position or just flopped over. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ www.TexasWorkingShepherds.com www.peacefulsolution.org

03-12-2011, 01:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
shehulk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 42	Leo's ears were soft for a very long time. I had them glued and taped starting at 5 months for about two months with short breaks in between. At about 8 months, one ear was up and the other would stay up most of the time, stand in a wobbly way but flop completely when he was relaxed. That's when I got truly concerned!!! Then his breeder said I should shave that ear. IT WORKED. At that stage, more gluing and taping was counterproductive because it was adding weight and I needed to let the ear "learn" to support itself. I didn't believe that would make such a huge difference but that's all the ear needed. I shaved the ear whenever I saw a thin layer of fur grow back. Did it continuously for 3 months. I highly recommend giving it a try!

03-15-2011, 11:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
cobhc New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: a place Posts: 10	Can someone tell me if my dog looks 8 months? she seems to be quite small but wasn't sure, her ears haven't perked either so I'm not quite sure if they are going to or not..

03-15-2011, 11:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
cobhc New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: a place Posts: 10	Can someone tell me if my dog looks 8 months? she seems to be quite small but wasn't sure, her ears haven't perked either so I'm not quite sure if they are going to or not.. thanks

01-17-2013, 12:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
bob New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	what is better, Ear Inserts, or 1/2" pipe insulation?

01-20-2013, 11:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
jzoom New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Hello. Can someone tell me what if anything I can/should do to help my puppy's ears stand up? If you look at my avatar, that is how his ears look. The left ear is the one that can't seem to stand straight. When I bought him at 4 months of age, his left ear was completely floppy. It has gone up to where it is now, but for some reason cannot fully stand erect. It is always crooked. I have recently purchased Clovite, since someone posted it on these forums that it worked for his dog, and calcium tabs to help with cartilige. He has started the Clovite supplement, but not the calcium tabs. He just turned 6 months old, and he is AKC. Will his ears stay crooked permanently? After trying the Tear Mender glue his left ear finally went up, but has remained crooked. Should I glue them again? Or let them grow on their own? One of the things that attracted me to German Shepherd breed is their beautiful ears. It gives them an unbelieveable look. This is my first GSD, and I love him. But I would love it if his ears were full erect and straight. Can anyone please advise me either here or email: jzoom45@yahoo.com Thanks!

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