I'm getting stressed out, anybody has deal with this before? I'm going to pick him up from the vet at 4 pm or so...
2006-09-19 09:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
this is from an aftercare site..Hope it helps> http://spear-barkennels.com/Ear_Cropping.php
1. Sutures will probably be removed from the edge of the ear about 7-10 days after surgery. The ears are usually re-taped 2-3 days after suture removal (check with your vet to know exactly what schedule he or she prefers). During this time, the puppy should be separated from other dogs if possible to prevent them from licking the exposed sutures thus delaying healing and causing excessive scar tissue formation which, in many instances, will prevent the ears from standing properly.
2. During the interval between suture removal and the time re-taping is scheduled, massage the healing edges of the ear twice daily using vaseline as a lubricant. Employ a stretching motion as you massage to help prevent scarring as healing progresses. DO NOT use vaseline on the day of re-taping or the tape will not stick to the ear. The ears must be kept CLEAN and DRY both before and after re-taping. If they get wet after re-taping, remove the tape IMMEDIATELY and either take the dog to the vet for re-taping or, if you are SURE you know how to properly do so, re-tape the ears yourself (see taping instructions below). If you re-tape yourself, DO NOT cover the exposed sutures at the base of the ear.
3. Avoid playing with the puppy excessively while he is learing to perk the ears up. If you play excessively, you puppy will instinctively pull the ears down. Avoid “rough-housing”. Try to get your puppy to pick the ears up as often as possible by making unusual noises or blowing a whistle to get his attention.
4. On rare occasions, a puppy will develop a soft, pliable, thick cartilage wich simply does not have the ability to stand and the ears will never stand properly.
5. Some puppys simply are not all that interested in what is going on around them and do not try to work their ears by perking them up. If your puppy displays this behavior, use a silent dog whistle and any other means possible to try to stimulate some interest in perking the ears up.
6. Ears which are continously wet after taping are very slow to stand. The cartilage loses its rigidity and develops scar tissue formation. Keep the ears CLEAN and DRY!!
7. If your puppy is hyperactive and insists on scratching at the bandages the first week following surgery, give him from ½ of a 5 grain ASPIRIN, not acetominophen (acetominophen like that found in Tylenol, IS TOXIC TO A DOG). Many times, the aspirin will reduce inflammation and alleviate the itching associated with the sutures and bandages. Administer up to one full 5 grain aspirin every 4-6 hours.
8. If you work with your puppy and your puppy works with you, the ears should stand well in several weeks to 1 or 2 months with a minimal amount of discomfort to you or to the puppy.
9. Baby socks taped over the rear paws or a hand towel rolled like a donut and pinned around the neck will help prevent the puppy from scratching at its ears and pulling out the sutures. NOTE: ELIZABETHAN COLLARS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED by Spear-Bar Kennels!
2006-09-19 10:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Dont stress, the vet will give you a full list of after care details. If you have questions talk to your vet.
2006-09-19 10:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by american_pitbull2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not very easy. It takes alot of maintenance. First of all go buy tampons. I know this sounds funny but they are perfect to place in the dogs ears. then you will need medical tape to hold the ears to the tampons. Then you might also need some alcohol to keep the blood dryed up and clean. But I know the vet will tell you all about what to do. And what you need to buy.
2006-09-19 10:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you hvaing his ears cropped? Unless there was infection problems, dogs ears shouldn't be cropped. It is cruel and uneccesary. It is usually done to amke the dogs look more mean
I'm sure the vet will give you care instructions
2006-09-19 10:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Don't worry, the Vet or girl at the desk will fill you in on everything.
2006-09-19 10:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your vet will go over this with you. Make sure to listen very, very carefully to everything you are told and follow it exactly to the letter.
2006-09-19 10:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wise, that's classic!!
WHy do people do this to animals? This isn't a bashing question or anything- I'm serious. What purpose does it serve?
2006-09-19 10:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by misteri 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
***WHY*** are you asking the dimmies *HERE*???
THEY don't know which end BITES!!!
If you're so GEEKED,you can't UNDERSTAND what the ***VET*** tells you,WRITE IT DOWN!!! Have THEM write it down! DUH?
IT'S NO BIG DEAL!!!! Chill.
sheeeeeeeesh......
2006-09-19 12:15:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why not have yours cropped, and you both can go through recovery together.
2006-09-19 10:02:10 · answer #9 · answered by Wise ol' owl 6 · 7⤊ 4⤋
why is this necessary? its sad.
2006-09-19 10:05:18 · answer #10 · answered by Sky 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋