Why does my German shepherd get so many ear infections?
Excess moisture is a common cause of ear infections, so be sure to thoroughly dry your dog’s ears after swimming and bathing. If your dog is prone to chronic or recurrent ear infections, identifying and managing any underlying causes such as allergies can help prevent new infections from occurring.
When do German shepherd ears go up?
German Shepherd puppy ears can come up between 8 weeks and 6 months. If they are not up when the dog is through teething (this varies from dog to dog but in general between 16 weeks and 20 weeks of age) I tell my puppy customers to get very interested in their ears.
What kind of ear problem does a German Shepherd have?
2. German Shepherd Ear Yeast Infection. This is another common ear problem in GSDs. Constant rubbing of the ears and head tilting occasions this ear infection. Otitis Externa is the term used in reference to this ear infection that attacks the dog’s outer ear. This is from the earlobe to the eardrum.
When do German Shepherds ears start to stand up?
German shepherd puppies often have floppy ears through their 20th week of age, at which time the cartilage in their ears starts to become harder which keeps the dog’s ears erect. The general wisdom is that if you’ve seen your puppies ears stand up on their own at some point, they will stay up later.
Do you need to clean your German Shepherd’s ears?
On the other hand, your vet may need to start cleaning your German Shepherd ears if the ear hematoma is caused by ear mites. A German Shepherd ear cleaning solution will need to be used to fully rid your GSD’s ears of the mites and will typically need a follow-up treatment of topical ointments for a short period of time afterwards.
How to get rid of yeast infection in German Shepherds ears?
The trapped water also further goes on to trap debris, pollen, dust, mold and other cleaning products. All these, if left for long in the ears potentially lead to ear yeast infections. A prescription for an ointment or cream and a topical antifungal by the vet should be enough to get rid of the infection. German Shepherd Ear Cleaning
2. German Shepherd Ear Yeast Infection. This is another common ear problem in GSDs. Constant rubbing of the ears and head tilting occasions this ear infection. Otitis Externa is the term used in reference to this ear infection that attacks the dog’s outer ear. This is from the earlobe to the eardrum.
How old do German Shepherds have to be to tap their ears?
Some people recommend taping your German Shepherd’s ears if their ears are not still up at five months old. In some cases, tapping may work for show line German Shepherds. But it rarely works for working line German Shepherds. If you want to tape your German Shepherd’s ears,…
Do you need to groom a German Shepherd with floppy ears?
German shepherds do not require high levels of grooming standards. Occasional shedding and general dog groomingroutines will just do itfor your furry canine. Since GSDs have upright erect ears, ear problems are not that common in them as in breeds with floppy ears.
What to do if your German Shepherd has fluid in his ears?
To drain out the fluid, your vet will need to make an incision in your GSD’s ears, then tack them down afterwards to ensure they heal properly. This type of German Shepherd ear surgery is typically done with your GSD under anesthesia.