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The vet said that Jaxie's ears are looking much better. There is still a lot of irritation in them (mostly the left), but no infection. He even thinks they are standing better than they had been, and I agree. I took my "zip-tie posting kit 
" with me just in case we decided to go that direction. The vet was glad to have something that could give a bit of support without being too terribly invasive to his ears. Jax just doesn't tolerate it well. Even though we are both pleased with how his ears are looking (especially considering his struggles), we decided they could use a little reprieve...a week with nothing going on with them (no medicated powder, posting, etc.) He gets to just have a week without anybody touching his ears; then we will do the zip tie thing for a while. I know it may or may not have any effect (and he might shake them out immediately), but I'll give it a try.
I know that "crop and flop" wasn't coined exclusively for Jax, but I still don't like "flop" (with its negative connotations) used for my boy...even if that's the best way (and probably the most illustrative way) it can be described. I can't help that it made me a little sad to see that. I am pretty sensitive (especially about my boy and even more particularly about his ears because I feel like I've screwed him over), so that phrase stings a bit. I can't imagine anyone being excited to concede that their puppy is a "crop and flop." Intellectually I "get" the utility of the phrase, emotionally, it rubs me the wrong way. (Similarly, I understand the phrase "terminal cancer" used clinically in the medical community; I don't think I would ever hear it without having some kind of emotional reaction.)
Regardless, I don't think he is a "puppification" of the phrase...maybe "crop and tilt!
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I absolutely love this forum and have gotten very sound advice, enjoyed an opportunity to vent, loved showing pictures of my boy (now I hesitate), and have taken comfort in the support of many regarding Jax's ear saga. (Especially the support of @AresMyDobie who made a pretty impressive photo tutorial for me). I guess I have a "thin skin" when it comes to my guy....okay, I have an almost nonexistent skin! Anyway, I have been on "the other" Doberman forum, and it makes me appreciate this one even more. Good lord...I think if I subjected myself (and the mistakes I've made) to the piranhas over there, I'd probably be institutionalized.
Thanks to ALL who have helped me stay sane during puppyhood. When I catch Jax with his ears "perked," I'll snap a picture to share!! The most important take-away from yesterday's visit to the vet is that he is a healthy boy...and a "tank!"...57 lbs!
" with me just in case we decided to go that direction. The vet was glad to have something that could give a bit of support without being too terribly invasive to his ears. Jax just doesn't tolerate it well. Even though we are both pleased with how his ears are looking (especially considering his struggles), we decided they could use a little reprieve...a week with nothing going on with them (no medicated powder, posting, etc.) He gets to just have a week without anybody touching his ears; then we will do the zip tie thing for a while. I know it may or may not have any effect (and he might shake them out immediately), but I'll give it a try.I know that "crop and flop" wasn't coined exclusively for Jax, but I still don't like "flop" (with its negative connotations) used for my boy...even if that's the best way (and probably the most illustrative way) it can be described. I can't help that it made me a little sad to see that. I am pretty sensitive (especially about my boy and even more particularly about his ears because I feel like I've screwed him over), so that phrase stings a bit. I can't imagine anyone being excited to concede that their puppy is a "crop and flop." Intellectually I "get" the utility of the phrase, emotionally, it rubs me the wrong way. (Similarly, I understand the phrase "terminal cancer" used clinically in the medical community; I don't think I would ever hear it without having some kind of emotional reaction.)
Regardless, I don't think he is a "puppification" of the phrase...maybe "crop and tilt!
" I absolutely love this forum and have gotten very sound advice, enjoyed an opportunity to vent, loved showing pictures of my boy (now I hesitate), and have taken comfort in the support of many regarding Jax's ear saga. (Especially the support of @AresMyDobie who made a pretty impressive photo tutorial for me). I guess I have a "thin skin" when it comes to my guy....okay, I have an almost nonexistent skin! Anyway, I have been on "the other" Doberman forum, and it makes me appreciate this one even more. Good lord...I think if I subjected myself (and the mistakes I've made) to the piranhas over there, I'd probably be institutionalized.
Thanks to ALL who have helped me stay sane during puppyhood. When I catch Jax with his ears "perked," I'll snap a picture to share!! The most important take-away from yesterday's visit to the vet is that he is a healthy boy...and a "tank!"...57 lbs!
I haven't posted a puppy since my first Doberman back in 1995. Buddy needed it for a short time (I got him at 7 months old) and I felt like I was all thumbs again too! If I ever have to do it again on a puppy, I will be perusing ALL the threads here on it!! LOL!! Now, I kinda skim through! 
But we all understand the frustration, worry and emotional pain you are going through at times. 
Hehehehe!! J/K!! 
