Getting Ears Cropped

[joeandshawn]

I wanted to reply to another persons about ear cropping but the thread was closed.We are currently going through the process now and it is definitely a difficult decision to make. We have been working with our Feebie's ears since she was 9 weeks and she is now 5 months. The hardest part is in the very beginning when they first have the ears cut and have the stitches. It is incredibly stressful and we worried constantly about her hurting herself. However, she really seemed to handle it better than we did and they didn't seem to bother her that much. The thing that did bother her was our first vet hobbled her back legs and did not tell us he was going to do it. I can understand where it is necessary though. One of the most important things to consider is the vet you are going to have take care of your pets ears. Our first vet was HORRIBLE and did not explain anything and once the stitches came off wanted us to melt tape onto Feebie's ears and then use carberator fluid to remove it. We did not want to do this so we looked for a new vet and found a wonderful vet that uses a special surgical adhesive and tape that does not require this. We also have him do all of the taping and then we remove it. If you can afford it, it definitely makes life easier. Feebie's ears are cut long and they are standing. This will probably be her last week of taping ( our vet recommends taping for a week then off for a couple days). If you asked us the first week what our opinon of cropping was we would have told you not to do it. However, now that we are near the end we think she looks really beautiful and we would probably do it again. We have taken some slack for doing this also, but we feel that everyone is entitled to their opinion. The best advice we can offer now is to get the right vet and hang in there.

 

[Layna Tatum]

Dear joeandshawn,

I think ear cropping is a decision that each owner has to make. I used to think ear cropping was not necessary and possibly even cruel. But I decided to look into it, and discovered that it 's done primarily because boxers have a tendency to get bloodclots in their ears. I have one female with natural ears, and she has had one bloodclot in one of her ears. Fortunately, we have a great vet, and it never became a problem. But I definitely see the reason behind the porcedure. We have 3 adult boxers, 2 of which have cropped ears. We aquired all of the dogs as adults. But if we ever raise a boxer puppy, I intend to have the ears cropped. I think if you are comfortable with your decision, then you did the right thing.

 

[Alisha Mobley]

joeandshawn, This is O/T but wondering if you got your Feebie's name from the show Charmed? If so, then wanted to say I have her older sister Pru.

 

[YourFriendDeb]

Originally posted by joeandshawn
Our first vet was HORRIBLE and did not explain anything and once the stitches came off wanted us to melt tape onto Feebie's ears and then use carberator fluid to remove it.

MELT tape onto her ears and use CARBUERATOR FLUID to remove it??? What kind of PSYCHO vet is that?? He/She's got no business touching animals!

I'm glad you are taking such good care of Feebie's ears...you sound like excellent boxer parents!

Much luck to ya!

 

[kassa]

Um, yes, I think a call to the local licensing
board of the vet who wanted to use carbeurator
fluid on a dog's ears is warranted. Sheesh.

I also don't understand about the hobbling of
her legs. This wasn't so she wouldn't scratch,
was it? My goodness gracious. (I'm trying
to be polite).

For future reference, that is NOT necessary.
You have to keep an eye on them in the beginning
and discourage them from scratching, but you
don't need to go to such extravagant lengths.

It's a pity this person is working on live animals :(

I'm glad things are finally resolving, though, and
you've found better help!

 

[Mason & Sirrina]

Originally posted by joeandshawn
I wanted to reply to another persons about ear cropping but the thread was closed.We are currently going through the process now and it is definitely a difficult decision to make. We have been working with our Feebie's ears since she was 9 weeks and she is now 5 months. The hardest part is in the very beginning when they first have the ears cut and have the stitches. It is incredibly stressful and we worried constantly about her hurting herself. However, she really seemed to handle it better than we did and they didn't seem to bother her that much. The thing that did bother her was our first vet hobbled her back legs and did not tell us he was going to do it. I can understand where it is necessary though. One of the most important things to consider is the vet you are going to have take care of your pets ears. Our first vet was HORRIBLE and did not explain anything and once the stitches came off wanted us to melt tape onto Feebie's ears and then use carberator fluid to remove it. We did not want to do this so we looked for a new vet and found a wonderful vet that uses a special surgical adhesive and tape that does not require this. We also have him do all of the taping and then we remove it. If you can afford it, it definitely makes life easier. Feebie's ears are cut long and they are standing. This will probably be her last week of taping ( our vet recommends taping for a week then off for a couple days). If you asked us the first week what our opinon of cropping was we would have told you not to do it. However, now that we are near the end we think she looks really beautiful and we would probably do it again. We have taken some slack for doing this also, but we feel that everyone is entitled to their opinion. The best advice we can offer now is to get the right vet and hang in there.

The best advise we can offer now is to get the right vet and hang in there.

 

[Mason & Sirrina]

Whoops/ re: The right vet

I have not figured out how to quote just yet, sorry. Anyway
we drove over one hundred miles to have Sirrina's ears cut
and back again to have the stitches out. It was worth it.
We had a long cut and taped her ears for over seven
months. Initially it was somewhat stressful but the breeder
was very helpful. Long cuts can take up to a year to stand
in some cases.