New puppy this week ear question

[MichiH]

Hi,

I’m new here and I’m getting my Doberman girl this week! I grew up with Dobermans, but I was a kid and don’t recall the ear care.

So my new puppy had her ears cropped at 8 weeks. They’re currently hanging down when I see pictures of her.

So my question is: Do they hang free after cropping and for how long?

Thank you.

 

[Ravenbird]

Yes, some breeders put them in cones with edges exposed or they can just hang. They can't be posted & taped until the edges are healed and the stitches come out, usually at about 10 days after surgery.

Welcome from New Mexico, and congratulations on your new puppy! Hopefully your breeder will be helpful in explaining about posting. Go through all the posts here under Puppies related to posting. There are different ways, but by far the backer-rod method is most popular. Good to watch the videos, get an idea of what is involved, and pick up all your supplies so you are ready when your puppy arrives!

 

[MichiH]

Yes, some breeders put them in cones with edges exposed or they can just hang. They can't be posted & taped until the edges are healed and the stitches come out, usually at about 10 days after surgery.

Welcome from New Mexico, and congratulations on your new puppy! Hopefully your breeder will be helpful in explaining about posting. Go through all the posts here under Puppies related to posting. There are different ways, but by far the backer-rod method is most popular. Good to watch the videos, get an idea of what is involved, and pick up all your supplies so you are ready when your puppy arrives!

Thank you! I really appreciate the information.

Will get new vet remove the stitches?

 

[MichiH]

Thank you! I really appreciate the information.

Will her new vet remove the stitches?

 

[Panama]

Welcome from SE Alabama! Congratulations on your new pup!

As far as a new vet taking out stitches, I've found that most vets don't approve of cropping and will not do any after care on them. So I would recommend calling and asking first.

 

[MichiH]

Thank you!

That was my thought most won’t agree with the cropping.

Do people remove them themselves?

 

[JanS]

Do people remove them themselves?

Yes some people do as long as the timing is right.

We have a couple step by step tutorials in the puppy section on posting and we're happy to answer any questions when you are able to start posting.

Welcome from Minnesota!

 

[Ravenbird]

new vet remove the stitches?

Is it possible for your breeder to keep the pup through to removing stitches? It's usually only 10 days after surgery. Many breeders won't release puppies until the stitches are out, and when you pick your puppy up they've done the first posting for you so you can see how it's done. It isn't difficult to remove the stitches yourself, but you should have enough knowledge to know if the ear is healed completely before doing so, and/or if there is any infection going on.

Also since you live in a pretty populated area, if you look for veterinarians that offer reproductive services, those usually have a vested interest in show dogs. Dobermans aren't the only breed to crop, dock and remove dew claws, so they should be open to that. Thought this might help you in your search to seek out a vet for your pup.

 

[MichiH]

Is it possible for your breeder to keep the pup through to removing stitches? It's usually only 10 days after surgery. Many breeders won't release puppies until the stitches are out, and when you pick your puppy up they've done the first posting for you so you can see how it's done. It isn't difficult to remove the stitches yourself, but you should have enough knowledge to know if the ear is healed completely before doing so, and/or if there is any infection going on.

Also since you live in a pretty populated area, if you look for veterinarians that offer reproductive services, those usually have a vested interest in show dogs. Dobermans aren't the only breed to crop, dock and remove dew claws, so they should be open to that. Thought this might help you in your search to seek out a vet for your pup.

Thank you! Helpful information. I did find a vet I really like and used when I had my cat, they’ll care for her ears. Whew what a relief.

I’ll be back with more questions I’m sure!

Thanks!

 

[MichiH]

Yes some people do as long as the timing is right.

We have a couple step by step tutorials in the puppy section on posting and we're happy to answer any questions when you are able to start posting.

Welcome from Minnesota!

Thank you! Appreciate your advice.