ear problem - Page 1

Hello all,

 How can I fixe (tape) the ear of my boy and is it possible? He is 6,5 months now and the pic was taken few days ago. It will remain like this if I don't fix?

You may massage, but nothig else, he is still a pup, and probably teething, sometimes the ears come back down or get softer during teething.

Please do not take or tamper with the ears in any other way than a light massage to improve bloodflow, some dogs ar earlier some later, some need about 12 month to bring both ears up ,some have them up within a couple three four month and they stay up.

don't get too freaked about the ear thing, it takes time!

Thank you for your answer.so wait and see

I agree give it some time, I don't think taping is an answer.

Agreed.  GSD's ears stand up straight naturally, not like Great Danes or Doberman's which tend to need extra "help" to do so.  His right ear is nice and straight, and in a few weeks the left will be straight also.

There was a similar thread about this recently, someone mentioned that the calcium that's needed to strengthen the ears is directed to the production of adult teeth during a pup's teething time.  Has your boy been through teething yet?  Has he just finished it?  That might be why the left one has been "delayed".

Yeah I'd leave it at this age... especially if you're not experienced @ tapeing.  He's still a pup.  His ears are both up, though the one leans... But as others have suggested be sure he's enough Calcium (and phosphorus as it aides in absorbsion of Calcium)  I've also had it suggested that Nylabones, or raw marrowbones to chew on may strengthen them... and he'd love'em anyhow. (btw once they are bare bones I stuff with Peanutbutter and freeze them... then recycle them. Keeps pups and adults alike busy for hours)

Do not fret over it...all bigger framed dogs have ears go out , in, out , over and may even flop before 8 months old...my biggest males take up to 7 momths to stay permanently upright...one day you look and they are touching at top , next day one does like your pup is doing....give lots of cow hooves to chew and round steak bones with the marrow are good...let him chew....feed cottage cheese, yogurt and  do not fall for anyone telling you to give calcium tablets...that is not good...makes cal. deposits on joints, or can form calcifications in other organs , use natural raw meats and things that contain calcium naturally..

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watch for giving extra calcium, it can cause harm, if it is too much. Have a balanced diet and it should be ok, if you think calcium is missing get some bloodests done, but do not oversuppliment.

http://hauspharao.com/health/ears.html

As an alternative to the bones, many GSDs love chomping their way through carrots!  Sounds daft but the big fat ones take a bit of muching and adds to their diet as well as benefiting their teeth!

Mine as youngsters get raw bones (usually beef) to chew when left and these have always proved beneficial in good ear carriage.  I also have plenty of the hard hide chews and pigs ears to hand - all which require chewing.

Having also got a corgi as well as GSDs I have seen ears go every which way and its amazing how much difference chewing can make, dont stress, the ear's look like they are well on their way, just need a bit more time.