Grooming Hair In Ears

[sugclasco]

my cisco has a bit of hair in is ears and i have been told to pluck them out,but i am worried about doing this dont want to hurt the poor boy but dont want him getting sore ears either,his ears are kept clean but is this enough

could i just cut the hairs shorter???

[becks]

best to just quickly pull out a few hairs at a time. Using ear powder/thornit powder will hellp you do this.

Some dogs tolerate it better then others but it doesn't take long and it much better then getting an ear infection.

Cutting the hair doesn't help the air to circulate into the ear.

[Danielle]

The hair in the ears needs to be removed. If it is left in there the moisture accumulates and a fungus called Red Yeast can flourish causing all sorts of dramas. Not to mention the fact that the dog cant hear as well with an ear full of fur!

As stated above use some ear powder (not talc) to dry the hair and give you a better grip, you can purchase this special powder at grooming supplies, pet stores or vets. Try pulling about 5-10 hairs at a time until the ear is clear of hair. Eventually the dog will get used to it and wont put up a fight, but prepare yourself for an argument with him first time as he probably wont like it.

It is something that needs to be done though, kinda like vaccinations, you have to do it (painful as it may be) for the health of the dog. If he squeals dont stress, it really doesnt hurt that much, all the carry on will be for show, but take it slowly with him for his first few times.

Good Luck!

[sugclasco]

thank you both so much i will sit down with some treats tomorrow after i bye the powder and see how i go ......he used to try and eat me at grooming time but is fine now so with any luck doing his ears wont be as bad

[WreckitWhippet]

Sit or lay the dog in a relaxed position. Use your left hand to place around the ear, so that your thumb is at the bleow the ear and the rest of your hand at the top. The opening to the ear should then be between your thumb and index finger.

Sprinkle some ear powder on and begin to remove hairs a few at a time, with your right hand. Your left hand will provide a large surface area and as you remove the hair you will feel the dogs head pull towards you. This is fine.

Don;t tug quickly on ear hair but rather take small amounts between your finger and thumb and firmly but gently remove them. There is no jerking motion when you pluck ears, it's slow and steady and if done correctly most dogs tolerate it very well.

[sugclasco]

Sit or lay the dog in a relaxed position. Use your left hand to place around the ear, so that your thumb is at the bleow the ear and the rest of your hand at the top. The opening to the ear should then be between your thumb and index finger.

Sprinkle some ear powder on and begin to remove hairs a few at a time, with your right hand. Your left hand will provide a large surface area and as you remove the hair you will feel the dogs head pull towards you. This is fine.

Don;t tug quickly on ear hair but rather take small amounts between your finger and thumb and firmly but gently remove them. There is no jerking motion when you pluck ears, it's slow and steady and if done correctly most dogs tolerate it very well.

thanks for the tips,they are very much needed