Also, some vets (and groomers) recommend plucking the hair out of the ear, but I read some things that said that plucking starts the process to getting ear infections by causing inflammation in the ear. I talked to the vet about it, and he said that he agreed with me....wait until she actually has an ear infection to start plucking if we need to, but not start it until then. The groomer looked at me like I was nuts when I declined, but I'd rather not accidentally start a problem before she even has it!! If she ever gets one, we'll deal with it and then start plucking, but until then I watch her closely and keep her ears dry and clean. fingers crossed! (Something to be aware of, though, according to my vet, once you start plucking you have to keep plucking or you will certainly start having ear infection problems.) |