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by CMills on 22 August 2011 - 22:08
Anyone on here ever use Tear Mender to help with ears? I"m wondering what will remove it safely once you're done with it, since it's so close to dogs eyes, I want to have something that is safe.
by JudyK on 22 August 2011 - 22:08
Get some Goo Gone. Put it on a cotton ball or piece of paper towel and it won't get near the eyes.
by missyfly96 on 23 August 2011 - 00:08
I just went down the road to a medical supply store and got Uni-solve
It is an adhesive remover used in the medical field.
It worked very well and non irriating. I bought it in the wipes so it was very easy to use and I did not have to worry about anything dripping into the ears.
It is an adhesive remover used in the medical field.
It worked very well and non irriating. I bought it in the wipes so it was very easy to use and I did not have to worry about anything dripping into the ears.
by CMills on 23 August 2011 - 02:08
Thanks to both of you! I will try it.
by wlpool on 23 August 2011 - 17:08
Next time you may consider extra large breath right nasal stripes super clued to the fleshy inside part of the ears. I never have goo or junk after they come off. Although, I have had to reapply them numerous times, but I use the clear kind and they are all but invisible while they are in the ear. Just FYI. I have had great luck and success with the method.
by wesenhund on 23 August 2011 - 21:08
wlpoolcan you explain in detail how you tape them with nasal strips??
by wlpool on 24 August 2011 - 17:08
I don't tape at all. Here is what you need:
1 XL breath right nasal strips (I have had bad luck with other brands so I highly recommend these)
2 very good quality super glue I use the one that you can brush on Crazy glue, I think.
3 alcohol and cotton balls.
First you get everything ready in the kitchen. lay out your glue and 2-6 stips depending on size of ear and how well you place the strips. Once they are in there is zero moving them around.
Bring your puppy in and be calm and soothing so your puppy isn't all hyped up for play. I use treats and get him to lay down and have my daughters put treats on the floor one by one so that the puppy will stay calm and busy.
Clean the inside of your puppy's ears with the alcohol and cotton balls. I put enough alcohol on the ball to be wet, but not too runny.
After both ears are squeeky clean, I peel the backing off of one xl breath right nasal strip and use the brush kind of super glue to lightly coad the sticky side of strip.
At this point you definately want you puppy to be busy with some activity on the floor like waiting for his next small treat. At this point, this is very much a two man job!
You take the sticky side of the nasal strip and insert in into the ear. It should be placed in a reasonably hairless spot and midway over any horizontal crease that my be in the ear. Once in, use pressure and RUB it for 15 seconds. If you do not rub but rather just keep your fingers in one spot, they may stick to ear and loosen the strip when you pull you finger off.
If the ear is not sitting straight, use the same method and apply 1-2 more. I like the hand fan shape when placing more than one. But, I don't normally need more than one except if the puppy moves a whole lot while I am placing first strip and it gets set wrong.
These will last about three days and depending how well you place them and if you use the clear kind, they are hardly noticable.
In the end, there is MUCH LESS cleanup and trauma to puppy and ear, imho
Good luck!
Windy Pool
1 XL breath right nasal strips (I have had bad luck with other brands so I highly recommend these)
2 very good quality super glue I use the one that you can brush on Crazy glue, I think.
3 alcohol and cotton balls.
First you get everything ready in the kitchen. lay out your glue and 2-6 stips depending on size of ear and how well you place the strips. Once they are in there is zero moving them around.
Bring your puppy in and be calm and soothing so your puppy isn't all hyped up for play. I use treats and get him to lay down and have my daughters put treats on the floor one by one so that the puppy will stay calm and busy.
Clean the inside of your puppy's ears with the alcohol and cotton balls. I put enough alcohol on the ball to be wet, but not too runny.
After both ears are squeeky clean, I peel the backing off of one xl breath right nasal strip and use the brush kind of super glue to lightly coad the sticky side of strip.
At this point you definately want you puppy to be busy with some activity on the floor like waiting for his next small treat. At this point, this is very much a two man job!
You take the sticky side of the nasal strip and insert in into the ear. It should be placed in a reasonably hairless spot and midway over any horizontal crease that my be in the ear. Once in, use pressure and RUB it for 15 seconds. If you do not rub but rather just keep your fingers in one spot, they may stick to ear and loosen the strip when you pull you finger off.
If the ear is not sitting straight, use the same method and apply 1-2 more. I like the hand fan shape when placing more than one. But, I don't normally need more than one except if the puppy moves a whole lot while I am placing first strip and it gets set wrong.
These will last about three days and depending how well you place them and if you use the clear kind, they are hardly noticable.
In the end, there is MUCH LESS cleanup and trauma to puppy and ear, imho
Good luck!
Windy Pool
by autobahn on 25 August 2011 - 05:08
Has anyone ever thought about breeding dogs that don't require ears being taped? Last I checked we weren't breeding Basset Hounds.
by wesenhund on 25 August 2011 - 12:08
thanks for the info, and autobahn i agree, but you get it sometimes and iam staying away from that line now big time
by wlpool on 25 August 2011 - 18:08
Thanks for your opinion.
My puppies ears do come up naturally, but unfortunately many people have not the patience to wait for them to come up naturally and totally go crazy with fear when the puppies teeth and their ears go down. I haven't had to do it to the puppies I keep and their ears go up just fine. I think that for some of us it isn't the puppy or breeding, but the impatient client that wants every thing perfect at 8 weeks old. I consider it my job to offer them solutions to their "problem" (fear) early on to develop a trusting and open relationship with my clients. You may not have the same practices as I do and that is okay as well. As long a big heads are the rage people will have the fear of slow to rise ears. That's just the way it is.
Regards,
W
My puppies ears do come up naturally, but unfortunately many people have not the patience to wait for them to come up naturally and totally go crazy with fear when the puppies teeth and their ears go down. I haven't had to do it to the puppies I keep and their ears go up just fine. I think that for some of us it isn't the puppy or breeding, but the impatient client that wants every thing perfect at 8 weeks old. I consider it my job to offer them solutions to their "problem" (fear) early on to develop a trusting and open relationship with my clients. You may not have the same practices as I do and that is okay as well. As long a big heads are the rage people will have the fear of slow to rise ears. That's just the way it is.
Regards,
W
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