Mya's ears, & eyes - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Slneu · 08-20-2013, 01:03 PM

I am a new Yorkie Momma, so I am unfamiliar with their ears.
I have been giving Mya cottage cheese for a little over a week, and her ears are perking up. Yesterday she had them both up for a few minutes and my daughter managed to snap a picture.. She is 10 weeks old. Should I consider taping them?
Also I have been wiping and drying her eyes, but I missed yesterday as she had a very busy day at the vet and shots made her sleepy. When I came home today, she had a glob of mucus in her right eyes. I washed it out with a soft cloth and water. Is this normal? As far as I could tell it was clear white?
Thanks,
Sherri

lovespandp · 08-20-2013, 01:47 PM

Hi There!

Mya is a doll!! How much cottage cheese are you giving her and why? I would maybe cut the amount in half or stop period. Usually dogs don’t take dairy well. If you are giving in small amount a couple times a month- not a big deal, but I wouldn't make it a habit. She is also pretty young. There are other things you can give her that would be better suited for her.

Her ears should stand on their own. I was able to play with Peanut’s ear, I also had the groomer shave them. The hair on the ears weighs them down. In her down time you can also rub them.. rub from the bottom up, like you are pushing them up- I did that and I believe it helped. In the picture her ears look like they will stand up- just the shape to me looks like it.

The dairy could make her eyes watery- gunky. That is why I advised you to cut down the cottage cheese or stop it period.

What kibble are you feeding?

Slneu · 08-20-2013, 02:15 PM

Mya is now on Eukanuba. I give her less than a teaspoon of cottage cheese every couple of days. I was told and read in here that it would help her ears stand.

lovespandp · 08-20-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Slneu

Mya is now on Eukanuba. I give her less than a teaspoon of cottage cheese every couple of days. I was told and read in here that it would help her ears stand.

Cottage cheese would help her ears stand up..?? How? I've never heard that before.. I don't understand how it would help...

Slneu · 08-20-2013, 03:03 PM

That teething puppies lack calcium needed.

dawn27 · 08-20-2013, 03:03 PM

Your pups is Adorable !!

Eye goober is just a fact, there is nothing you can do to stop it. You do need to be sure to keep it cleaned up and not let it get to built up. It helps to keep the hair trimmed. I even shave the inside of corners of the eyes and along the brim of the nose. That does seem to help the build up so that it does not rub against the eye.

Magnus · 08-20-2013, 06:33 PM

I had similar issues with Zoey's eyes when she was a puppy. I didn't think anything of it but when I took her for her shots, the vet mentioned one of her eye has a slight infection. Just had to apply some ointment for a week or so.

I clean her eyes with wipes twice a day and whenever I see her eyes water, I at least wipe the eyes with my hands. At someone's suggestion from this site, I've been cleaning her eyes morning and night with nursery water. It's only been few days but I think I see improvement. She still tears but I think it's a lot less. I don't see the tear stains as much.

AllDogBoots · 08-20-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Slneu

That teething puppies lack calcium needed.

Yes I believe this is true and cottage cheese is a good source of calcium. I gave Max cottage cheese when I was trying to train his ears to stand.

MiloMummy11 · 08-20-2013, 09:21 PM

Mya is adorable!

Milo's ears stand on their own but for about a week one flopped. I just massaged it a few times a day to help it stand back up.

I very carefully use a tiny comb to comb eye goop out of Milo's fur but you have to be soooo careful.

lovespandp · 08-21-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Yes I believe this is true and cottage cheese is a good source of calcium. I gave Max cottage cheese when I was trying to train his ears to stand.

Hmm ok, learn something new everyday!! LOL

lovespandp · 08-21-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MiloMummy11

Mya is adorable!

Milo's ears stand on their own but for about a week one flopped. I just massaged it a few times a day to help it stand back up.

I very carefully use a tiny comb to comb eye goop out of Milo's fur but you have to be soooo careful.

This is what I did with Peanut, worked really well.

Magnus · 08-21-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MiloMummy11

Mya is adorable!

Milo's ears stand on their own but for about a week one flopped. I just massaged it a few times a day to help it stand back up.

I very carefully use a tiny comb to comb eye goop out of Milo's fur but you have to be soooo careful.

I found that flea comb works well for the eye goop. I also put my finger/thumb over the eye while doing so in case Zoey gets wiggly...

Do you use a regular comb? I know you said tiny but wondering if there's a specific type.

MiloMummy11 · 08-21-2013, 05:48 PM

No, you've got it. It's a flea comb

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Originally Posted by Magnus

I found that flea comb works well for the eye goop. I also put my finger/thumb over the eye while doing so in case Zoey gets wiggly...

Do you use a regular comb? I know you said tiny but wondering if there's a specific type.

AllDogBoots · 08-21-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Hmm ok, learn something new everyday!! LOL

But, have you seen Max's ears? Didn't help!!

Lilym · 08-22-2013, 06:16 AM

I'm surprised about the number of worried comments about whether puppies ears stand up or not. I guess I never really worried about Sofie's one droopy ear because the breeder said eventually both would be up, and I read that trimming hair on the ear is important to get it to stay up. So I would say make sure get a trimmer and get that hair off! Lol worked for me

08-20-2013, 01:03 PM	#1
Slneu YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 5	Mya's ears, & eyes I am a new Yorkie Momma, so I am unfamiliar with their ears. I have been giving Mya cottage cheese for a little over a week, and her ears are perking up. Yesterday she had them both up for a few minutes and my daughter managed to snap a picture.. She is 10 weeks old. Should I consider taping them? Also I have been wiping and drying her eyes, but I missed yesterday as she had a very busy day at the vet and shots made her sleepy. When I came home today, she had a glob of mucus in her right eyes. I washed it out with a soft cloth and water. Is this normal? As far as I could tell it was clear white? Thanks, Sherri Attached Thumbnails

08-20-2013, 01:47 PM	#2
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Hi There! Mya is a doll!! How much cottage cheese are you giving her and why? I would maybe cut the amount in half or stop period. Usually dogs don’t take dairy well. If you are giving in small amount a couple times a month- not a big deal, but I wouldn't make it a habit. She is also pretty young. There are other things you can give her that would be better suited for her. Her ears should stand on their own. I was able to play with Peanut’s ear, I also had the groomer shave them. The hair on the ears weighs them down. In her down time you can also rub them.. rub from the bottom up, like you are pushing them up- I did that and I believe it helped. In the picture her ears look like they will stand up- just the shape to me looks like it. The dairy could make her eyes watery- gunky. That is why I advised you to cut down the cottage cheese or stop it period. What kibble are you feeding? __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so." Last edited by lovespandp; 08-20-2013 at 01:48 PM.

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MiloMummy11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Keller, Tx, Usa Posts: 47	Mya is adorable! Milo's ears stand on their own but for about a week one flopped. I just massaged it a few times a day to help it stand back up. I very carefully use a tiny comb to comb eye goop out of Milo's fur but you have to be soooo careful. __________________ Sarah: Mommy to Yorkie baby Milo and 5 beautiful little girls

08-20-2013, 02:15 PM	#3
Slneu YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 5	Mya is now on Eukanuba. I give her less than a teaspoon of cottage cheese every couple of days. I was told and read in here that it would help her ears stand.

08-20-2013, 06:33 PM	#7
Magnus Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,192	I had similar issues with Zoey's eyes when she was a puppy. I didn't think anything of it but when I took her for her shots, the vet mentioned one of her eye has a slight infection. Just had to apply some ointment for a week or so. I clean her eyes with wipes twice a day and whenever I see her eyes water, I at least wipe the eyes with my hands. At someone's suggestion from this site, I've been cleaning her eyes morning and night with nursery water. It's only been few days but I think I see improvement. She still tears but I think it's a lot less. I don't see the tear stains as much.

08-22-2013, 06:16 AM	#15
Lilym YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 9	I'm surprised about the number of worried comments about whether puppies ears stand up or not. I guess I never really worried about Sofie's one droopy ear because the breeder said eventually both would be up, and I read that trimming hair on the ear is important to get it to stay up. So I would say make sure get a trimmer and get that hair off! Lol worked for me