Grooming Accident, Ear Cut :( - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ahoo · 03-10-2013, 01:02 PM

Our cute Moki had an accident at the groomers which we discovered after picking her up. I have some questions and would like to hear your input:

1- What should we do with this groomer? Who not only ruined her ear but also never said a word about it.
2- Should we put anything on it? She does not seem to be bothered by it when I touch it.
3- Will the ear back to its original shape or will that indentation be there for the rest of her life.

Thank you community!!

kamax60 · 03-10-2013, 01:09 PM

To the vet!

ladyjane · 03-10-2013, 01:14 PM

Sadly this happens a lot with groomers who are not careful. These pups are squirmy and it takes a skilled groomer to avoid this.

It will probably always have an indentation....I would not shave the ears any more...simply tip the ends and you will never see this.

You really should have a vet check it if it stays inflammed because it could become infected. . Keep it clean and dry in the mean time.

ladyjane · 03-10-2013, 01:15 PM

AND, I would contact the owner of that grooming salon and report this!

Maximo · 03-10-2013, 01:16 PM

Poor Moki! Definitely go to the vet ASAP for meds to aid healing and prevent infection, which could lead to more damage to the ear.

Sadly, the damage to her ear flap is permanent. The groomer should pay Moki's vet bills at the very least.

The failure to tell you about this injury is grossly irresponsible and delayed proper vet care. Is this an independent groomer or a pet store groomer? I'm not sure what I would do, but I would start with the vet bills and a strong letter of complaint.

Calypso · 03-10-2013, 01:16 PM

Oh my goodness. Accidents I'm sure happen but I wouldn't be so forgiving with her not telling you. I would call her about it. Not like she will own up to it maybe but bring it to her attention anyways.

CouversMom · 03-10-2013, 01:33 PM

It won't grow back

I would definitely head to the vet and then call the owner of the grooming salon. Accidents happen, but you should have been notified!

jadabug · 03-10-2013, 01:42 PM

OMG poor baby. I would say a vet visit also get it documented and call the groomers. The least they should do is pay your vet bill. I cannot believe they didn't mention it...what in the world did they think, you wouldn't notice

I don't use scissors on my babies ears and I do their grooming myself. I use a tiny pair of clippers. I would be scared as careful as I am of cutting them accidentally.
Hugs to you and your baby for having to go through this.

Patti · 03-10-2013, 01:51 PM

I can't believe they didn't tell you. I know accidents can happen but they should have been upfront. I would call and complain, ask for your money back for the grooming and vet expenses. I would have my vet look at it. Keep us posted.

ladyjane · 03-10-2013, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximo

Poor Moki! Definitely go to the vet ASAP for meds to aid healing and prevent infection, which could lead to more damage to the ear.

Sadly, the damage to her ear flap is permanent. The groomer should pay Moki's vet bills at the very least.

The failure to tell you about this injury is grossly irresponsible and delayed proper vet care. Is this an independent groomer or a pet store groomer? I'm not sure what I would do, but I would start with the vet bills and a strong letter of complaint.

Ellie May · 03-10-2013, 02:08 PM

One of my pups has a piece of ear missing from a dog bite. It bled so much it looked like a crime scene. I'm not sure how they got it to stop quickly for your pup.

Anyway, my thread is here somewhere. And the piece never grew back.

Vet in mrning for clip/clean/AB (unless it starts gushing, then you may need ER).

Ellie May · 03-10-2013, 02:18 PM

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MandiesMom · 03-10-2013, 02:52 PM

Yes, please go see a vet on this one. That area is so red. It may be infected.

Your poor baby. Moki had to have yelped. What a heartless groomer to not only not tell you, but to not have called you the instance it happened. The salon def should pay the vet bills.

ladyjane · 03-10-2013, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie May

One of my pups has a piece of ear missing from a dog bite. It bled so much it looked like a crime scene. I'm not sure how they got it to stop quickly for your pup.

Anyway, my thread is here somewhere. And the piece never grew back.

Vet in mrning for clip/clean/AB (unless it starts gushing, then you may need ER).

Oh yes...I did not think to mention that. Ears bleed like crazy!!!

Yorkiemom1 · 03-10-2013, 03:11 PM

Using scissors along the edge of the ear, or using clippers that are run down the edge of the ear, with the ear perpendicular to the blade, so that the edge of the ear gets run thru the clipper blade.... I do my own grooming....I am NO groomer, but none of us ever go anypace where it makes any difference, so we are all fine with the job I do!! If you continue to take your babyto a groomer, I would point out the issue you have sustained, and tell the groomer you want the top 1/3 of the ear tipped by "running the clipper off the flattened ear, and to tidy up the edges, the clipper is used to "trap" the hair on the edge, on your finger that is supporting the ear...NOT down the ear edge in a perpendicular method, but across the ear, and right off the edge of the ear onto the supporting finger, which will get the hair that is n the edge. This is probably clear as mud....I cant explane hands on tasks clearly, so you can understand what I am trying to show you....... Sorry about the nick taken out of the babys ear...I would make an appointment at the vet, and on my way to the vet, I would swing by the groomer, show them what was done to her ear, and you WILL be sending her the vet bill you are about to incur!

03-10-2013, 01:09 PM	#2
kamax60 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 543	To the vet! __________________ Kandy and Mr. Beasley

03-10-2013, 01:14 PM	#3
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,450	Sadly this happens a lot with groomers who are not careful. These pups are squirmy and it takes a skilled groomer to avoid this. It will probably always have an indentation....I would not shave the ears any more...simply tip the ends and you will never see this. You really should have a vet check it if it stays inflammed because it could become infected. . Keep it clean and dry in the mean time. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-10-2013, 01:15 PM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,450	AND, I would contact the owner of that grooming salon and report this! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-10-2013, 01:16 PM	#5
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Poor Moki! Definitely go to the vet ASAP for meds to aid healing and prevent infection, which could lead to more damage to the ear. Sadly, the damage to her ear flap is permanent. The groomer should pay Moki's vet bills at the very least. The failure to tell you about this injury is grossly irresponsible and delayed proper vet care. Is this an independent groomer or a pet store groomer? I'm not sure what I would do, but I would start with the vet bills and a strong letter of complaint. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

03-10-2013, 01:33 PM	#7
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	It won't grow back I would definitely head to the vet and then call the owner of the grooming salon. Accidents happen, but you should have been notified! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

03-10-2013, 01:16 PM	#6
Calypso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 125	Oh my goodness. Accidents I'm sure happen but I wouldn't be so forgiving with her not telling you. I would call her about it. Not like she will own up to it maybe but bring it to her attention anyways.

03-10-2013, 01:42 PM	#8
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	OMG poor baby. I would say a vet visit also get it documented and call the groomers. The least they should do is pay your vet bill. I cannot believe they didn't mention it...what in the world did they think, you wouldn't notice I don't use scissors on my babies ears and I do their grooming myself. I use a tiny pair of clippers. I would be scared as careful as I am of cutting them accidentally. Hugs to you and your baby for having to go through this. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

03-10-2013, 01:51 PM	#9
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I can't believe they didn't tell you. I know accidents can happen but they should have been upfront. I would call and complain, ask for your money back for the grooming and vet expenses. I would have my vet look at it. Keep us posted. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-10-2013, 02:08 PM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	One of my pups has a piece of ear missing from a dog bite. It bled so much it looked like a crime scene. I'm not sure how they got it to stop quickly for your pup. Anyway, my thread is here somewhere. And the piece never grew back. Vet in mrning for clip/clean/AB (unless it starts gushing, then you may need ER). __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-10-2013, 02:18 PM	#12
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-thoughts.html __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-10-2013, 02:52 PM	#13
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Yes, please go see a vet on this one. That area is so red. It may be infected. Your poor baby. Moki had to have yelped. What a heartless groomer to not only not tell you, but to not have called you the instance it happened. The salon def should pay the vet bills. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

03-10-2013, 03:11 PM	#15
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Using scissors along the edge of the ear, or using clippers that are run down the edge of the ear, with the ear perpendicular to the blade, so that the edge of the ear gets run thru the clipper blade.... I do my own grooming....I am NO groomer, but none of us ever go anypace where it makes any difference, so we are all fine with the job I do!! If you continue to take your babyto a groomer, I would point out the issue you have sustained, and tell the groomer you want the top 1/3 of the ear tipped by "running the clipper off the flattened ear, and to tidy up the edges, the clipper is used to "trap" the hair on the edge, on your finger that is supporting the ear...NOT down the ear edge in a perpendicular method, but across the ear, and right off the edge of the ear onto the supporting finger, which will get the hair that is n the edge. This is probably clear as mud....I cant explane hands on tasks clearly, so you can understand what I am trying to show you....... Sorry about the nick taken out of the babys ear...I would make an appointment at the vet, and on my way to the vet, I would swing by the groomer, show them what was done to her ear, and you WILL be sending her the vet bill you are about to incur!