2006-12-11 18:02:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Educate Yourself on Ear Cropping
Most owners would probably not crop their puppies ears if they completely understood what is involved. That is partly the purpose of this page, to educate prospective puppy buyers on the ear cropping process so they can make an informed decision. Here are some things to be aware of:
The pup must be subjected to general anesthesia between 7 to 12 weeks of age. There is always a risk, however small, that something can go wrong when under general anesthesia. It is extremely difficult to anesthetize a young puppy and great care must be given. Owners should be aware, pups do die during ear crops.
About half the ear is removed and there is a raw, bloody edge closed with stitches from the base to the tip of the ear. This is a significant surgery and is surely accompanied by a great deal of pain. Although the pain can be managed with drugs, the puppy inevitably experiences some discomfort.
There is a very real risk of infection of the incisions. The ears must be kept very clean and the pup should not be unduly stressed (e.g. be shipped by air) right after an ear crop.
There is also a risk of fungal infections on the top of the head. This is due to restricted air flow from tape or cups being placed on the head to support the ears.
Both you and your puppy must go through a minimum of 3 months of mandatory, time consuming, and costly weekly ear taping sessions. One never knows how long the taping process will have to go on. Some lucky dogs have ears that stand quickly at about 6 months old, others must be taped until the dog is nearly a year of age. Some ears never stand properly.
There is NO - repeat NO - proven medical benefit to cropped ears. Some argue that a cropped ear is less likely to get ear infections because of increased light and air flow. There has been a scientific veterinary study conducted on this topic that concluded that drop-eared dogs are no more likely to get ear infections than prick-eared or cropped dogs.
When you add up the costs of time and money, then add the risks and pain to the animal, there is no other logical conclusion: natural ears make sense!
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Perhaps it is time however, to seriously consider whether subjecting dogs to elective surgery simply because we think they look better is ethical.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" ~ Mahatma Gandhi
2006-12-11 18:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Affenpinscher Brussels Griffon Chihuahua Chinese Crested Toy Manchester Terrier- ears are NEVER cropped by a reputable breeder (toy standard prohibits cropped ears) and are self-standing. Miniature Pinschers- cropping is acceptable but not required-ears self-stand if not cropped when bred to standard. Poorly bred dogs' ears may not fully self-stand, but any well-bred dogs' will- check breed standard. Papillon Pomeranian Silky Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier
2016-05-23 07:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Aimee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are just trying to get them to stand erect:
Try a pink foam hair roller (sizes vary) placed inside at the base of the ear that you have coated with BFI powder. Tape ( white cloth medical tape) the ear to stand erect. Bridge ears together if a large breed. Check ears often to watch for moisture or friction rubbing against the skin. Don't unwrap unless the ears become irritated.
This works for puppies with naturally erect ears that aren't standing properly yet.
I've seen people use Dr. Sholl's mole skin pads cut to fit the size of the ear also.
2006-12-11 23:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your thinking of doing what I think you are....please reconsider. I have a beautiful dog that usually requires tail and ear bobbing. I will never do that...to any dog. Let your dog be a natural beauty. If I am wrong about this..you can all slam me.
2006-12-11 18:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Use a Dixie cup to support the dog's ears on top of his head so they don't flop over. Just tape his ears to the cup as they heal.
That what you're asking?
2006-12-11 18:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel R 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Whole heartedly agree with Wicked Good
2006-12-11 18:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by pubali b 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
If a professional if doing the clipping for you they will, or should be, included.
2006-12-11 18:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by ljn331 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
*****NOT*******necessary!!!WASTE of money!
Just TAPE or as the ONLY person w/BRAINS suggested-use a cup!!
2006-12-11 23:32:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋