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Why is my dog's ears not standing up?

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What's happening in these pups is that their bodies are using their calcium for teeth development instead of developing ear structure. As a pup starts to get its adult teeth, it is, therefore, possible for erect ears to begin to sag and stay this way until they're done teething. 19 апр. 2022 г.


Why does my dogs ear stay down?

When they are not given enough protein and other vital nutrients, one or more of their ears may remain floppy. There are also some medical conditions that prevent your ears from standing upright.

How do I fix my dogs floppy ears?

The most popular solution to floppy ears is to tape them up until they stand up on their own. Taping is not always successful. Some ears will never stand, no matter how long you tape them, because they are set too wide apart on the head.

How can I make my dogs ears stand up?

Encourage your puppy to use his ear muscles. The more he perks his ears up, the stronger his ear muscles will become and the more likely his ears will stand upright. Try making interesting noises and sounds (e.g., honking a car horn, clapping your hands, ringing a bell) to get your puppy to perk his ears up.

Why wont my dogs ears go up?

One factor which might mean your dog's ears don't stand up is due to ear cropping. In dogs which should have erect ears, some owner cut the otherwise long ear off. In these cases, even if the dog should have erect ears, you might not be able to tell.

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