Very worried!

Hessian · 11-17-2007, 06:12 PM

Hessian just turned 7 months old and his right ear still isn't standing for more than a few days. I am posting his ears correctly, and never let him go unposted except for a 1-day break after being up for 6 days in a row. I then re-wrap them the following morning. Is it very common for a show crop to take this long to stand? I am very worried that his ear will not stand at all, no matter how long I keep wrapping them! I have put so much time and patience into his ears, and don't want it all to go to waste. Advice would be appreciated. I am a very worried mommy!

StarlaineK9 · 11-17-2007, 06:16 PM

Keep taping and stop doing the 1 day break. Take them down, clean the ear and put them right back up again. No breaks.

Elaine
Starlaine Dobermans

Murreydobe · 11-17-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hessian

Hessian just turned 7 months old and his right ear still isn't standing for more than a few days. I am posting his ears correctly, and never let him go unposted except for a 1-day break after being up for 6 days in a row. I then re-wrap them the following morning. Is it very common for a show crop to take this long to stand?

It's absolutely common for show crops to take that long (and sometimes even longer) to stand. I've known dogs who had at least one ear posted up until 14-15 months.

If the ear is standing for a couple of days, that's a good sign. Keep posting..

**Chaz** · 11-17-2007, 06:20 PM

Keep posting.

It WILL work.

Mensa has a longer crop, too, and her ears were posted for 6 1/2 months.

Believe me, there were days where I wanted to take her back and have her re-cropped military style because I thought I never would finish posting!

Scoob · 11-17-2007, 06:27 PM

Keep taping them up. I had a long time with my dog too.

Scoob (Jim)

tgejr · 11-17-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by StarlaineK9

Keep taping and stop doing the 1 day break. Take them down, clean the ear and put them right back up again. No breaks.

Elaine
Starlaine Dobermans

I agree with the 6 day rule thats what i have always followed but on the 7th day i leave them down for hours NEVER OVERNIGHT or ALL DAY. How old was he when he had the ears done? Show cut always takes longer ..dont get too nervous i had a dobe that was just about a year old before the ears were totally standing. Many take up to 9 months..Keep it up!!

Hessian · 11-17-2007, 07:02 PM

Thank you everyone for the responses. It makes me feel much more at ease. TGEJR: I had his ears cropped at 12 weeks. They were standing PERFECTLY a couple months ago, but for some reason, his right ear started to fall. I'm guessing it's because his teeth were still coming in??

tgejr · 11-17-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hessian

Thank you everyone for the responses. It makes me feel much more at ease. TGEJR: I had his ears cropped at 12 weeks. They were standing PERFECTLY a couple months ago, but for some reason, his right ear started to fall. I'm guessing it's because his teeth were still coming in??

That has alot to do with it! I always add Nupro to my dogs food during their teething period i find it helps out with the ears.

LMC · 11-17-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tgejr

That has alot to do with it! I always add Nupro to my dogs food during their teething period i find it helps out with the ears.

Which Nupro product do you use?

tgejr · 11-17-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LMC

Which Nupro product do you use?

During the teething process i just ad the original nupro into their food. I have also used the joint formula with the older dogs..(i notice a big difference in the coat shine when they are on it)