Depending on how big and thick the ears are determine the success of getting them to go back up. Try this: Shave inside and outside, all the hair off the ears. Shave it very close. Then tape them up. Tape a V outlining the ear on both sides of each ear and fold the tape over. Make a "bridge" across the middle, connecting them by the "bridge" of tape. Leave this on for about 2 weeks, checking them everyday for circulation. Take tape off after 2 weeks. Massage the muscles of the ears. If they go back down, tape them again. Repeat. Sometimes only one ear will stand, so repeat the tape on both ears again. When and if they are both standing, keep the hair shaved off those ears. At first, shave most of the ear then gradually shave half. Most puppy ears that have gone down after standing up as a very young puppy is caused by the weight of the hair bringing down the ears. Teething also brings those ears down(around 6 months) It is important to tape those ears up at that time until the cartilage and muscles are strong enough to hold them up again. If the cartilage has been broken, the ears will not stand up again. I use half inch masking tape. I have also used glue on Skyes ears that are iffy about going up. This is commonly used for German Shepard ears too. I cant remember the name of it, but its used to repair canvas. It eventually comes out over time. Dont shave the hair off as you want to glue the inside hair of the ears together so that the hair of each ear touches in the middle above the top of the head. Good luck!!! |