I just got a 8 week old doberman that had his ears cropped four days ago so I'm abit worried about aftercare, my pup came back untaped after the procedure so this is just a question about if I have to wash them , put ointment etc...?
Thanks!
2007-02-25 23:56:21 · 7 answers · asked by katrina22284 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Make sure the dog doesn't scratch at them. If the ears are standing up good they must have removed the suportive tape already. (they only tape them a few days unless there are problems)
If there are stitches the dog will have to go back to have them removed at about day 10 or so. They may keep them a few more days if it isn't quiet healed, but it takes a look to tell.
Mostly keep an eye on them to make sure there is no sign of infection and don't let the dog mess with them scratching them. If the dog is shaking it's head a lot, scratching at them at all, or rubbing it's ears on ground or furnature you need to get an e-collar on the dog.
That should be it, if there is a tiny bit of clear discharge along the suture line you can gentally clean it with warm water on a damp rag.
2007-02-26 00:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by shannon_crystaln 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to the rude people. Just to let you know, if you come on here with quesitons on cropping, docking, breeding or anything else controversial, people are going to be nasty. You'll get more rude remarks than pertainent answers. I would look a question up first before you ask and see if you avoid all the aggrevation of people's ignorance. Thats what I usually do. Anyway, with that being said, let me get to your quesiton! I hate to say what some of the others said, but calling the vet is probably the best thing you can do. I think you just keep it dry. Maybe some neosporin but I'd really just call and ask the vet before you do anything. You don't want to take the wrong advice and screw her up or cause an infection. I got my dobie pup posted, 10 days after the cropping so I didn't have to deal with that part of it. When you get to the part where you have to tape and post the ears, you're gonna have a lot of questions. I just went thru the whole deal, in fact she's still posted. It takes a lot longer than a few days or weeks to stand right. Ours has been posted for 5 weeks, her ears stand but not for more than a couple days. The length of time it takes to stand right depends on the type of cut your pup got. My pup got the long show cut, so it will take her longer. I know I didn't totally answer your question but I hope I helped a little. When you get to posting, email me if you have any questions. I'd be glad to help. Good luck
2007-02-26 02:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by Shellie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Untapped ears right after cropping?????????? Very unusual!!! I have never heard of this and EVERY Doberman I had ALWAYS had their ears taped after cropping. Why didn't the vet tape up his ears? If it were me, I would have questioned that when I picked the dog up. If I were you I'd call the vet and question this procedure.If the vet refuses to tape the ears contact another vet ASAP!!! By the way, I'm now wondering, was it a vet that cropped this dogs ears? Good luck to your dog!!
2007-02-26 03:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google ginnie.com, which is a Great Dane site, and has links to care of cropped ears.
2007-02-26 03:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 wks.was TOO YOUNG for a proper crop!
Got it from an ignorant BYB,eh?
Contrary to the maudlin sentimentality opinion of the cry-baby AR/humaniac/peta-NUTZ above,cropping is NO BIG DEAL!
Do NOT "wash" or apply ANY stupid "ointment"! TAPE the ears & LEAVE THEM ALONE!!! If you keep dinking around w/em,you'll RUIN the crop!
Just keep an eye open for infection(extremely UNLIKELY!),change the tape WEEKLY & WAIT!
2007-02-26 00:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
jimminie christmas......I wonder sometimes if people would crop their kids if some idiot started doing that in his back yard with a pair of kitchen shears or pruning scissors. I would never have bought a dog from someone who would crop, dock or declaw an animal. And I sure as hell would not use a vet that does these procedures.... thank goodness declawing is illegal where i am from and lets hope cropping and docking are soon to follow.
2007-02-26 00:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by chasin_jasen 2 · 3⤊ 6⤋
You should have been told this by the vet. It is very important that its done correctly. Definately ask your vet.
2007-02-26 00:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋