Ear taping

Goingmad · Nov 4, 2016

Dear all,

Cafe, the pup is 3 months old. His left ear is fully flop (down) and his right ear sometimes erected (when he is on full alert only, which doesn't happen much). I have done many research and saw suggestions on ear taping.

Question:
1. Is ear taping frown upon in frenchie lovers community?
2. How effective is ear taping if, say, it's "allowed"?

Thanks
Kai

Squishy Walnuts · Nov 4, 2016

He's only 3 months so you need to give him time to grow. His ears will perk up soon enough. Personally, I'm not a fan of taping ears as I don't find it necessary and it's probably uncomfortable for the dog. Some Frenchies ears don't perk up until they are 4-5 months old. I hear that feeding a bit of yogurt may help.

Goingmad · Nov 4, 2016

Thank you for your advice. I was looking for thread/articles in here but couldn't find information about ear taping, other links or website on the internet seems not really trustworthy.

Any other advice?

Alice Kable · Nov 4, 2016

I agree, hold off on the taping, it will probably drive the puppy nuts!

2bullymama · Nov 4, 2016

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Goingmad · Nov 4, 2016

Noted. I will wait and see. Some articles on the internet suggests that 4-5 months old would be a more appropriate time. Thanks y'all for the advice

Jakeyjake · Nov 5, 2016

Agree with no taping and to give it more time.

hannah · Nov 6, 2016

Squishy Walnuts said:
He's only 3 months so you need to give him time to grow. His ears will perk up soon enough. Personally, I'm not a fan of taping ears as I don't find it necessary and it's probably uncomfortable for the dog. Some Frenchies ears don't perk up until they are 4-5 months old. I hear that feeding a bit of yogurt may help.

Agreeeed

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hannah · Nov 6, 2016

Aikos ears were floppy at that age too and now they're perky Give it some time

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WeeDex · Nov 7, 2016

Dexter's right ear remained curled at the top for a long time but by about 8 months it was fully up. It's cute when they're like that - I'd just leave it and let nature do its thing

davidh · Nov 7, 2016

We never tape Frenchie ears. He is, or will be teething soon, and that can cause the ears to flop. I would wait a while and they should come up.

Goingmad · Nov 7, 2016

I hear ya. Really appreciate you taking the time to share experience and time. Cafe is in debt of you guys since you spared him from the taping agony! :blush2: