Scratching his Cropped Ears

FiReBReTHa · 11-15-2004, 12:23 PM

Heya, My Pup is scratching his ears constantly and im getting worried because he is still in his cup head.

any thoughts on what to do?

-Mods I dont know what forum to put this in for best exposure

fireworksinjuly · 11-15-2004, 12:27 PM

healing wounds itch....hes going to do it. Same with neuter wounds...

if hes not directly touching the wound itself he should be ok.
Im assuming the "head cup" is covering his ears, and hes scratching ontop of that....so I wouldnt worry too much.....

if he does it too much or on the actual wound then this is a great time to start teaching him a stop command.

sheltiepups · 11-15-2004, 01:15 PM

I agree with Fireworks...

RedHotDobe · 11-15-2004, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Im assuming the "head cup" is covering his ears, and hes scratching ontop of that

Just to clarify, the ears are taped to the cup and the cut edges are left exposed. So when he scratches he is actually scratching his ears. If he continuously scratches, I'd be worried that he could rip some of the stitches out. I would imagine that if he irritates them too much you may be delayed in posting after the stitches are removed.

I really don't have much advice, other than maybe an e-collar.

***Carrie*** · 11-15-2004, 06:54 PM

My Dobe wasn't turned over to me until the scabs were almost entirely healed. I did use a little Neosporin and took the sutures out myself. If they look oozie or smell badly, get your pup to the vet. If you use some Neosporin, only put a very thin film over the scabs. If that doesn't help the itching, you best call your vet.

DarknessDivine · 11-15-2004, 07:08 PM

E-collar is what I'd say..unless u can watch and correct constantly

FiReBReTHa · 11-15-2004, 07:10 PM

how did you remove the sutures? He has three that need to come out on Wed. they look like a knot.

they look like they are healing well now that the scabs were knocked off by him. I keep applying the neosporin.

Lindsay · 11-15-2004, 07:17 PM

You could put boots on his back paws. I know a lady who has one dog that was scratching and irritating this one spot on his neck- she put him in boots and he stopped. They must feel weird to scratch with, and even if they dog scratch, it's just fabric insread of nails.

DabiansDad · 12-27-2004, 08:31 PM

heres what i did with dabe.
when he went to go scratch them i would gently rub my fingers over his ears and scratch around the itchy parts.
scabs itch like crazy so it is to be expected.
believe it or not that little cup on his head can take some major abbuse, i thoight dabians was gonan be off within the week and it stayed on for like 3 weeks if memory servs me right.
in my opinon and i could be wrong but neosporin promotes scarring just like vasiline does, i think the better choice would be like tripple antibiotic ointment. i could be wrong tho.
anyways, make sure you check his ears for infection krustyness.
dabe had to get some ointment from the vet that cleared it up in 24 hours.
just something to look out for.
heh, prepair for the devil horns after the cup, thats even more fun.

theGOOCH · 12-28-2004, 09:38 AM

Be cafeful not to use too much ointment, it will loosen the tape

Scott & Brutus & Vin · 01-05-2005, 03:58 PM

here's what to do, my conehead is in same phase. He has only been cropped for a day now. Get a large sock. STRETCH IT OUT..Cut 2 slits halfway up sock. Then place sock over cup and tie loose ends under chin....this way he cant get at it.that is what my vet Dr. Kenneth Main recommended, he is best around.....also get Vitamin AD OINTMENT. Put on exposed edges of ears after 2-3 days..not before....I know it is a long task..i was up all night and skipped work today to monitor him on his first critical day...

Scott & Brutus & Vin · 01-05-2005, 04:01 PM

Also i put little booties on his feet to discourage the effects of him scratching his ears..i got em at the pet store..they are supposed to be used as winter booties..Hope my info helps

***Carrie*** · 01-10-2005, 08:37 AM

Fire,

How's your Dobe doing? Are the scabs all gone yet? Stitches? Hope things are going OK for you. If you need help with posting, there's a thread about that in this forum. Scott needed some ideas, so I wrote my experiences, including some trial and error that I went through and put a website there....don't know if you've done this before.

linnie · 01-10-2005, 01:18 PM

Hope your little fellow heals soon.
As for removing stiches you cut them just below the knot. But I am wondering???? why not just get the vet to remove them?

fizzlestick · 01-11-2005, 01:47 AM

Here's what my vet had us do.. He said to run your dog, make him tired so he falls asleep - sounds silly but it does help out. Damon was always scratching his tape off and making the styrofoam posts come out.. Good luck with it, and about the stitches.. isnt' your vet taking them out?? Ours took them out.

11-15-2004, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
FiReBReTHa Doberman Pinscher Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 62 Rep Power: 76	Scratching his Cropped Ears Heya, My Pup is scratching his ears constantly and im getting worried because he is still in his cup head. any thoughts on what to do? -Mods I dont know what forum to put this in for best exposure

11-15-2004, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 142	healing wounds itch....hes going to do it. Same with neuter wounds... if hes not directly touching the wound itself he should be ok. Im assuming the "head cup" is covering his ears, and hes scratching ontop of that....so I wouldnt worry too much..... if he does it too much or on the actual wound then this is a great time to start teaching him a stop command.
	__________________ To See Our Story and Help See That All Babies Be Born Healthy- http://www.Walkamerica.org/SophiaFairchild

11-15-2004, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheltiepups Semper Fidelis - Marines Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,438 Rep Power: 129	I agree with Fireworks...
	__________________ Breezy & her shelties Thank you Dawn, for a wonderful siggy :) 2cutepups

11-15-2004, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
DarknessDivine Boxer Mom Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 1,239 Rep Power: 103	E-collar is what I'd say..unless u can watch and correct constantly
	__________________ Boxer Talk

01-05-2005, 03:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scott & Brutus & Vin Giant Schnauzer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kalamazoo Posts: 196 Rep Power: 74	Use Vitamin Ad Ointment here's what to do, my conehead is in same phase. He has only been cropped for a day now. Get a large sock. STRETCH IT OUT..Cut 2 slits halfway up sock. Then place sock over cup and tie loose ends under chin....this way he cant get at it.that is what my vet Dr. Kenneth Main recommended, he is best around.....also get Vitamin AD OINTMENT. Put on exposed edges of ears after 2-3 days..not before....I know it is a long task..i was up all night and skipped work today to monitor him on his first critical day...

11-15-2004, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	My Dobe wasn't turned over to me until the scabs were almost entirely healed. I did use a little Neosporin and took the sutures out myself. If they look oozie or smell badly, get your pup to the vet. If you use some Neosporin, only put a very thin film over the scabs. If that doesn't help the itching, you best call your vet.

11-15-2004, 07:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
FiReBReTHa Doberman Pinscher Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 62 Rep Power: 76	how did you remove the sutures? He has three that need to come out on Wed. they look like a knot. they look like they are healing well now that the scabs were knocked off by him. I keep applying the neosporin.

11-15-2004, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lindsay Airedale Terrier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 9 Rep Power: 74	You could put boots on his back paws. I know a lady who has one dog that was scratching and irritating this one spot on his neck- she put him in boots and he stopped. They must feel weird to scratch with, and even if they dog scratch, it's just fabric insread of nails.

12-27-2004, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
DabiansDad Doberman Pinscher Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CT Posts: 25 Rep Power: 72	heres what i did with dabe. when he went to go scratch them i would gently rub my fingers over his ears and scratch around the itchy parts. scabs itch like crazy so it is to be expected. believe it or not that little cup on his head can take some major abbuse, i thoight dabians was gonan be off within the week and it stayed on for like 3 weeks if memory servs me right. in my opinon and i could be wrong but neosporin promotes scarring just like vasiline does, i think the better choice would be like tripple antibiotic ointment. i could be wrong tho. anyways, make sure you check his ears for infection krustyness. dabe had to get some ointment from the vet that cleared it up in 24 hours. just something to look out for. heh, prepair for the devil horns after the cup, thats even more fun.

12-28-2004, 09:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
theGOOCH Doberman Pinscher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH USA Posts: 753 Rep Power: 97	Be cafeful not to use too much ointment, it will loosen the tape

01-05-2005, 04:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scott & Brutus & Vin Giant Schnauzer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kalamazoo Posts: 196 Rep Power: 74	did i mention to put boots on his feet Also i put little booties on his feet to discourage the effects of him scratching his ears..i got em at the pet store..they are supposed to be used as winter booties..Hope my info helps

01-10-2005, 08:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	Fire, How's your Dobe doing? Are the scabs all gone yet? Stitches? Hope things are going OK for you. If you need help with posting, there's a thread about that in this forum. Scott needed some ideas, so I wrote my experiences, including some trial and error that I went through and put a website there....don't know if you've done this before.

01-10-2005, 01:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
linnie tibbie girl Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,051 Rep Power: 171	Hope your little fellow heals soon. As for removing stiches you cut them just below the knot. But I am wondering???? why not just get the vet to remove them?
	__________________ Caution...Dogs can leave footprints on your heart

01-11-2005, 01:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
fizzlestick Boxer Dog Gal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cresson, PA Posts: 11 Rep Power: 73	Here's what my vet had us do.. He said to run your dog, make him tired so he falls asleep - sounds silly but it does help out. Damon was always scratching his tape off and making the styrofoam posts come out.. Good luck with it, and about the stitches.. isnt' your vet taking them out?? Ours took them out.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)