My Doberman pup just went through his first 3 day taping and when we went to retape, I noticed his right ear felt warm, and seems thick toward the top and seems hard to touch. I called the vet and they are out for the Holidays. He is on an antibiotic and seems okay, but I am still worried. What caused the hard thickness in his ear. What do you we do to help him. He does not seem bothered or in pain, but we do not want to continue to tape if he is in pain or infection. I am worried it will scar or stay thick. He is currently on Erythromycin 250mg (1/2 tab twice a day). What did I do wrong?
2007-11-18 15:03:31 · 3 answers · asked by mandimae76 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Its normal. Its the cartalige hardening because of the crop its shaping to stand. Its ok, just remember to keep changing her bandages and keep on being watchful and dont listen to the tree huggers.
2007-11-21 11:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Cristina♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After having them cropped, the ears have to be taped for up to 6 months or else they will never stand. The vet that preformed the crop often includes in the price of the crop the cost of bringing the dog in to have them taped.
2016-04-04 21:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a build up of scar tissue, that is what is supposed to happen, and what makes the ears stand up straight once the process is completed.
Just my opinion of course, but I think it a cruel practice.
2007-11-18 15:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋