Edens Ear Cropping Progress

[JanS]

They look like they're healing nicely. I can't wait to see the ears either.

Anyone have any recommendations of supplies to get for posting... Aldo where can I find said supplies...

There are quite a few posting tutorials at the top of this section and most include the supplies you'll need.
https://doberman-chat.com/community/forums/doberman-puppies.92/

 

[Edens_Daddy]

Well... Edens cone came all the way off one of her ears...

I called the Dr. Jezbera asking if I should try and rush in... But I wouldn't make it there before they close... I had planned on taking her at 8am tomorrow when they open and they said just take the cone off the other ear and bring her in the morning...

Well here's an update..

Love the shape!!
Dr. Jezbera did an awesome job!!

 

[AresMyDobie]

When you first start posting you should use the backer rod method. We get our backer rods from white cap in Santa Ana. This is all we use now that we are using the full post method is duct tape, zonas med tape we get that at the vet, and of course backer rods, rubbing alcohol and gauze pads for cleaning

 

[JanS]

Love the shape!!
Dr. Jezbera did an awesome job!!

They do look very nice!

 

[Edens_Daddy]

Got her ears posted by Chris at Dr. Jezbera

 

[Archer]

Nice crop. The shape is lovely and I think it will fit her head well

The zip tie method I posted relies on very sticky tape. The stuff I use is imported from Korea from a breeder friend of mine. We don't have the like of it here in the US, but I am looking for an alternative that works as well. I'll let you know if I do.

It's not a tall crop, so you should do well with backtaping backer rod for your posts. You want 1/2" or 3/8" backer rod and Zonas Tape, scissors and duct tape. The Zonas is cheaper to buy by the box through Amazon. The backer rod you can buy at a home improvement store. I'm sure you have duct tape and scissors lying around

 

[AresMyDobie]

Got her ears posted by Chris at Dr. Jezbera

He's the best
[DOUBLEPOST=1434752146][/DOUBLEPOST]Lol we just switched posting method that we do ourselves at home and it's been good we were using the half post like they do at the vets but I agree with the advice I got on here about the full post lol

 

[Edens_Daddy]

He's the best
[DOUBLEPOST=1434752146][/DOUBLEPOST]Lol we just switched posting method that we do ourselves at home and it's been good we were using the half post like they do at the vets but I agree with the advice I got on here about the full post lol

What's half and full post?

I heard that Chris was the best at doing post... I also found out that Dr. Jezbera is his Grandfather...

 

[AresMyDobie]

What's half and full post?

I heard that Chris was the best at doing post... I also found out that Dr. Jezbera is his Grandfather...

The half post method doesn't go in the ear canal
And uses a bridge I liked this method but now that my guy can hold his ears himself we switched to a full post that we just do at home and it's working well first day he was mad at me but now he's really working out his ears

 

[Archer]

You can still bridge with a half post, but it's not needed. You don't typically because by the time you are half posting (should never half post a puppy who loses control of the base of their ear. They need the support of a full post) they don't need the bridge.

The bridge in the pictures is a bit too short for my taste. It's better when the ears are positioned at 10 and 2. They need some lax in the bridge so they can start moving their ears and building muscle. If the ears are bridged too close together, you risk the tips of their ears touching and this is an improper ear stance

She looks super cute in her posts <3

 

[AresMyDobie]

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You can still bridge with a half post, but it's not needed. You don't typically because by the time you are half posting (should never half post a puppy who loses control of the base of their ear. They need the support of a full post) they don't need the bridge.

The bridge in the pictures is a bit too short for my taste. It's better when the ears are positioned at 10 and 2. They need some lax in the bridge so they can start moving their ears and building muscle. If the ears are bridged too close together, you risk the tips of their ears touching and this is an improper ear stance

She looks super cute in her posts <3

Yep yep thanks archer I've learned a lot from your advice Ares ears are doing great today and he is really moving them around so so so glad I listened to your advice and went with a full post no bridge. Still shakes here and there but he's not minding it that much today he's back to playing and exercising those long things lol
[DOUBLEPOST=1434754345][/DOUBLEPOST]For a half post you need a bridge right or the ears will get weighed down I thought ?

 

[Archer]

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Yep yep thanks archer I've learned a lot from your advice Ares ears are doing great today and he is really moving them around so so so glad I listened to your advice and went with a full post no bridge. Still shakes here and there but he's not minding it that much today he's back to playing and exercising those long things lol
[DOUBLEPOST=1434754345][/DOUBLEPOST]For a half post you need a bridge right or the ears will get weighed down I thought ?

I'm glad to help Glad his ears are doing well

No you don't need a bridge with a half post and it's not required. You can't use a half post unless the base of the ear is solid. If you are at a point where the base of the ear is solid then you are way past needing a bridge.

 

[Edens_Daddy]

Quick update...
Her original posting wasnt looking the greatest... So I decided to redo it on Monday.... Go easy on my my first solo post.. Haha

I have to give her a bath so I took her post out just now... And I'm in love with how they turned out she's holding them up and moving them

 

[AresMyDobie]

Quick update...
Her original posting wasnt looking the greatest... So I decided to redo it on Monday.... Go easy on my my first solo post.. Haha

I have to give her a bath so I took her post out just now... And I'm in love with how they turned out she's holding them up and moving them

Are you still using the half post method ?

 

[Edens_Daddy]

Are you still using the half post method ?

Not sure..

I'm using backer rod and putting down into the ear and then have the bridge low

 

[AresMyDobie]

Not sure..

I'm using backer rod and putting down into the ear and then have the bridge low

Take a picture of the side of her ear

 

[JanS]

I'm using backer rod and putting down into the ear and then have the bridge low

That would be the full post then, which is good. It looks like a beautiful crop that's going to fit her very nicely!

 

[Rits]

I have nothing to add other than she's a little cutie and her ears look perfect for her cute face!

 

[Edens_Daddy]

Hi all, sorry for not posting for a while, been busy...
Anyways here's a quick update on Edens Ears...
We are having a little issue with one of her ears isn't staying up and flopping over. It will stay IP for a couple hours after the posting comes off, but then will flop over later.

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Her right ear is perfect!!!

I read that some people gave their dogs calcium, is this good for their ears? What kind of calcium would I give her?

Here's a couple update shots

This pic is right after taking out her posting

Here's her posted

You can kinda see that her other ear isn't standing

 

[JanS]

My goodness she's growing and such a pretty girl!

She does have a pretty long crop so you'll probaby have to post for quite a while longer. How long are you leaving the posts out when you change them? I would only leave them out for an hour or less so that one ear doesn't have the chance to flop since it will weaken the spot every time it comes down.

Thanks for the update!