[pixx]

:help_up_2 hey guys just got my red's ear cropped.. my problem is what to believe.. the vet taped his ears over his head.. is this a standard procedure? is this procedure correct? because when i when to another clinic to buy dog food the vet assistant told me that after cropping the ears should be immidietly posted.. the vet that cropped red is a well known for his excellent cropping and he has been cropping prestigious breeders in our city.. can anyone give me some information about this.. i just got him cropped yesterday.. tnx guys..

 

[Kratty]

I'm no expert on cropping but after they are cropped, the usually get the shriners hat and the ears are taped to the cup, because the ears need to heal a bit before they are posted. Did the vet give you the details about the whole process or steps to go through and what to expect. I guess there can be many ways the ears can heal, I mostly saw the cup used and not taped to the head after they are cropped.

 

[MaryAndDobes]

There are some breeders that firmly believe in the taping them across the head method so not to worry.

 

[Lexus]

That's the way the vet I worked for did ears after they were cropped. Then when they came to get the stitches out he posted them.

 

[Murreydobe]

There are some breeders that firmly believe in the taping them across the head method so not to worry.

Yep, it's not that uncommon. I've done it myself with puppies when the cup came off before the stitches were ready to be pulled.

 

[JavasMom]

I've only seen the 'coffee cup' method - have a pic of Java and her 10 sibs - looks like a Shriner's convention! But I'm not an expert you may want to obey the vet's instructions to the letter. The DPCA site has a booklet you can order about taping. My breeder was available to help with the initial taping so I didn't bother to order one.

 

[pixx]

thanks for the tip guys.. but is it normal that the wound have little puss? can you give me some tips on what to dress the wound? thanks in advance..

 

[Murreydobe]

thanks for the tip guys.. but is it normal that the wound have little puss? can you give me some tips on what to dress the wound? thanks in advance..

A little Neosporin along the edges will probably help.

 

[bluedobe]

it isnt normal for puss to be coming out but there will be a bit of clear drainage it is a wound. If it smells or seems at all yellow, green or other colored the pup needs to be seen other wise it is okay ...

Neo is great.. put some on there it will also help with it drying and some of the scabs pulling off if the pup runs into something and it bleeding helps keep moisture in and bacteria OUT!

that would make a great Neosporin commercial. A doberman pup and Neosporin what an idea.

 

[les strat]

Some now consider taping/gluing them above the head better. They get air and heal quicker.

 

[JavasMom]

Once the ears start to scab and there is no sign of any clear liquid as the scabs form, you may want to pick up some Vitamin E gel tablets (400 ml size?). Generic brand is fine. Pierce the end of the tablet and squeeze the Vit E onto the scabbed edges - it keeps the tissue soft and helps the scab slough off and the new skin grow in more quickly. You might want to have someone hold the 'empty' tablet and let puppy lick at it to distract him/her while you apply the Vit E to the ears. Dogs love the gel (must be fish-oil based) and it won't do puppy any harm to ingest what's left in the tablet or on your fingers.

I now use Vit E tablets whenever Java has a small scar, really helps the healing process - that is, provided she hasn't gone and licked it off....!