2006-09-23 14:25:10 · 13 answers · asked by Justin 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You should really only do it when he is a puppy, just weened. As the others have stated, this is a cosmetic procedure and really serves no purpose, but if you want to do it make sure of a few things. Chose reputation, not price in a vet. Discuss with your vet about anesthetic. Your puppy should be completely asleep as to not feel any part of the procedure. Insist on a pain patch, these usually run an extra $25, but are worth it. Also, inquire about pain medication for during the healing period. The patch will be effective for 5-7 days, but depending on how old the dog already is you will want additional pain meds if he is older. If your vet will not accept these requirments, do not use them.
2006-09-23 14:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by brambo40 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless you and your Dane are going into the show circuit in the States, I would say never crop your dogs ears. It is already illegal in other countries because of the pain and it has no benefit for any dog. Let your dog be what he is, a Great Dane al natural.
2006-09-23 14:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is a cosmetic proceedure with no other purpose. The scaring if done improperly can really mess up their ears and it permanent. I'd let it go natural rather then have your dog go through the pain and trauma of a cosmetic surgery, plus if it turns out bad your stuck with it, even worse your Dane is stuck with it.
2006-09-23 14:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Krazee about my pets! 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't get them cropped at all. It's extremely cruel, and should be banned completely (except for medical reasons, of course). Would you like to have your ears half chopped off for fashion?
2006-09-23 14:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by gemma_trusty 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Why do you need to do that at all? I have a pit who still has his ears & tail. My friends around the block had a dane with ears & tail. God made it perfect. Leave it alone!
2006-09-23 14:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Please do not do that to your dog. It is painful and serves no purpose. Some of the times it won't work anyway. I believe if you are going to put your pet through something so unnecessary and painful then you should be willing to have something done to you that you don't need and will hurt for quite a long while.
2006-09-23 14:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by sideways 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
personally i love great danes and i think they look better without cropped ears. if you are not going to show the dog, then please don't crop the ears......
2006-09-23 14:35:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
To be facetious I would say wait until the day after he dies - at any other time it would be sheer barbarism.
Thank God this practice is against the law in England.
2006-09-23 23:02:31 · answer #8 · answered by graphics 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you delay any more than 6 mons. or so,the crop will NOT turn out well.
Btw,DON'T listen to crybaby AR/humaniac/peta-NUTZ!!! YOUR dog,YOU choice!!!
It's NOT a big deal!!! ***NOT*** "poor wittle doggie-woggie"!!!
2006-09-24 01:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER its only for looks serves no purpose whats so ever.
2006-09-23 14:28:09 · answer #10 · answered by wolfds650 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋