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Danirenae · 09-26-2011, 11:06 AM

the link that Paisley-n-me posted was from a question i had asked. I ended up not having to tape her ears.

I shaved her ears where they flopped over (I was told that the weight of the hair can cause them to flop). then I feed her all natural plain yogurt. No flavor and no fake sugars...all natural. She loves it and eats a little bit every night. (i was told the calcium can help the cartilage strengthen)

Within a week her ears were up and perky!!! They did however flop down today for a few hours. I think its because she is teething??

Hope it helps!!!

1Ieisha · 09-26-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Danirenae

the link that Paisley-n-me posted was from a question i had asked. I ended up not having to tape her ears.

I shaved her ears where they flopped over (I was told that the weight of the hair can cause them to flop). then I feed her all natural plain yogurt. No flavor and no fake sugars...all natural. She loves it and eats a little bit every night. (i was told the calcium can help the cartilage strengthen)

Within a week her ears were up and perky!!! They did however flop down today for a few hours. I think its because she is teething??

Hope it helps!!!

I went by and got him some dannon vanilla flavored yogurt... is that good? And how much do you give her?

Paisley-n-Me · 09-26-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Ieisha

I went by and got him some dannon vanilla flavored yogurt... is that good? And how much do you give her?

The one I fed was Dannon - "all natural" vanilla.

Danirenae · 09-26-2011, 02:29 PM

That should be ok. check to make sure that it doesn't have any fake sugars in it (splenda, aspartame, that kinda stuff)

I feed her about a tablespoon-ish a day. she loves it! If your pup doesn't like yogurt, you can try some cottage cheese!

I was so ready to do the taping, but was trying everything else that I could. I thought taping would be a hassle because she would never keep it on. So I shaved her ears....nothing for a few days. after 2 days of yogurt they were up! GOOD LUCK!!! keep us posted!

1Ieisha · 09-26-2011, 02:36 PM

I checked for artificial flavors, and there were none... But i gave him and my other dog (because whatever he gets she has to have too) a tablespoon this morning.... And they are both up now!!!... well they fall and flap when he runs or lay down but they eventually come back up!!! Thank all of you so much!!! the yogurt is really effective!!! I'm so glad i didnt have to tape his ears, i really didn't want to. So thanks guys!!!

Danirenae · 09-26-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Ieisha

I checked for artificial flavors, and there were none... But i gave him and my other dog (because whatever he gets she has to have too) a tablespoon this morning.... And they are both up now!!!... well they fall and flap when he runs or lay down but they eventually come back up!!! Thank all of you so much!!! the yogurt is really effective!!! I'm so glad i didnt have to tape his ears, i really didn't want to. So thanks guys!!!

YAY! Im so glad! Yeah I just looked at my little girl and her ears flopped back down. they have been doing it all day. must be teething or something!

1Ieisha · 09-26-2011, 02:50 PM

Yea its probably teething... i can't wait until the teething stage is over... no more flopping ears and no more chewing on everything.

Sandysbabies · 09-26-2011, 08:19 PM

Kayla's ears have always stood up. Dudley's flopps until he sleeps. Then they stand up or if he gets excited. Is that not crazy? I asked the breeder because we never taped his ears and she said she had seen them stand up as late as 4yrs. old. Does that sound right? Maybe there is hope for Dudie after all. Although I think they are cute if with their ears down. Too, I never shaved his ears until about 2 or 3 mo. ago because he hates the clippers with a purple passion. I'm sure that would have helped. But, when he sleeps, up they come. Wonder what he is dreaming about?

alphiesfam · 09-27-2011, 07:05 AM

Alphie still has floppy ears at "1 week shy of 8 mo." Am I to presume it is a hopeless case for them stand at this age? He's still cute, by the way. I just thought he would look more "Yorkie-ish" if they would stand......

1Ieisha · 09-27-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alphiesfam

Alphie still has floppy ears at "1 week shy of 8 mo." Am I to presume it is a hopeless case for them stand at this age? He's still cute, by the way. I just thought he would look more "Yorkie-ish" if they would stand......

Yea i understand... but try giving a tablespoon of all natural yogurt.. NO ARTICIAL flavors (they are very harmful)... i don't know if its to late but you can always try.

alphiesfam · 09-27-2011, 08:45 AM

ok ..thanks we'll give a whirl.

gillr49 · 09-27-2011, 09:39 AM

Was amazed to read about yoghurt making ears stand up. We have had our little boy for 10 days. When we had him one of his ears was folded over. We were advised to give him yoghurt +honey on a finger as a treat. After him being so good the first night I gave him a tablespoon of plain natural yoghurt with a squeeze of honey on it. Being a yorkie he remembered the second, third etc mornings. After 6 days both ears are strongly errect a d all down to yoghurt

1Ieisha · 09-27-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gillr49

Was amazed to read about yoghurt making ears stand up. We have had our little boy for 10 days. When we had him one of his ears was folded over. We were advised to give him yoghurt +honey on a finger as a treat. After him being so good the first night I gave him a tablespoon of plain natural yoghurt with a squeeze of honey on it. Being a yorkie he remembered the second, third etc mornings. After 6 days both ears are strongly errect a d all down to yoghurt

Yea yogurt is effective!!! is your little boy teething?

maci_mace · 09-27-2011, 10:09 AM

Is 2.5yrs too old to fix them haha? maci's are cute as a button as floppy as they are, but just wondering if they can stand at all now. I saw her owners shave a good inch or two off the top and the stand up, but when it grows back they flop lol.

gillr49 · 09-27-2011, 10:10 AM

He is certainly chewing everything in sight! But to be fair, after a couple of gentle 'pinches' he recognises the word 'no' and will go back to taking it out of his toys. He demanded

I play with him today and I have 2lovely holes in my arm. He loves me to tickle him, withdraw my hand and hide it behind my back then walk my fingers toward him to tickle again, he reacts just like a child would

x

09-26-2011, 11:06 AM	#16
Danirenae ♥ Bella's Mommy ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,614	the link that Paisley-n-me posted was from a question i had asked. I ended up not having to tape her ears. I shaved her ears where they flopped over (I was told that the weight of the hair can cause them to flop). then I feed her all natural plain yogurt. No flavor and no fake sugars...all natural. She loves it and eats a little bit every night. (i was told the calcium can help the cartilage strengthen) Within a week her ears were up and perky!!! They did however flop down today for a few hours. I think its because she is teething?? Hope it helps!!! __________________ Danielle and Stella

09-26-2011, 02:29 PM	#19
Danirenae ♥ Bella's Mommy ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,614	That should be ok. check to make sure that it doesn't have any fake sugars in it (splenda, aspartame, that kinda stuff) I feed her about a tablespoon-ish a day. she loves it! If your pup doesn't like yogurt, you can try some cottage cheese! I was so ready to do the taping, but was trying everything else that I could. I thought taping would be a hassle because she would never keep it on. So I shaved her ears....nothing for a few days. after 2 days of yogurt they were up! GOOD LUCK!!! keep us posted! __________________ Danielle and Stella

09-26-2011, 02:36 PM	#20
1Ieisha I ♥ Max Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 945	I checked for artificial flavors, and there were none... But i gave him and my other dog (because whatever he gets she has to have too) a tablespoon this morning.... And they are both up now!!!... well they fall and flap when he runs or lay down but they eventually come back up!!! Thank all of you so much!!! the yogurt is really effective!!! I'm so glad i didnt have to tape his ears, i really didn't want to. So thanks guys!!! __________________ Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend. ~Corey Ford Ieisha, Snow, and Max

09-26-2011, 02:50 PM	#22
1Ieisha I ♥ Max Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 945	Yea its probably teething... i can't wait until the teething stage is over... no more flopping ears and no more chewing on everything. __________________ Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend. ~Corey Ford Ieisha, Snow, and Max

09-26-2011, 08:19 PM	#23
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Kayla's ears have always stood up. Dudley's flopps until he sleeps. Then they stand up or if he gets excited. Is that not crazy? I asked the breeder because we never taped his ears and she said she had seen them stand up as late as 4yrs. old. Does that sound right? Maybe there is hope for Dudie after all. Although I think they are cute if with their ears down. Too, I never shaved his ears until about 2 or 3 mo. ago because he hates the clippers with a purple passion. I'm sure that would have helped. But, when he sleeps, up they come. Wonder what he is dreaming about?

09-27-2011, 07:05 AM	#24
alphiesfam Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus, pa Posts: 23 Blog Entries: 1	Alphie still has floppy ears at "1 week shy of 8 mo." Am I to presume it is a hopeless case for them stand at this age? He's still cute, by the way. I just thought he would look more "Yorkie-ish" if they would stand......

09-27-2011, 08:45 AM	#26
alphiesfam Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus, pa Posts: 23 Blog Entries: 1	ok ..thanks we'll give a whirl.

09-27-2011, 09:39 AM	#27
gillr49 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lincolnshire, U.K. Posts: 43	Was amazed to read about yoghurt making ears stand up. We have had our little boy for 10 days. When we had him one of his ears was folded over. We were advised to give him yoghurt +honey on a finger as a treat. After him being so good the first night I gave him a tablespoon of plain natural yoghurt with a squeeze of honey on it. Being a yorkie he remembered the second, third etc mornings. After 6 days both ears are strongly errect a d all down to yoghurt

09-27-2011, 10:09 AM	#29
maci_mace YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 797	Is 2.5yrs too old to fix them haha? maci's are cute as a button as floppy as they are, but just wondering if they can stand at all now. I saw her owners shave a good inch or two off the top and the stand up, but when it grows back they flop lol.

09-27-2011, 10:10 AM	#30
gillr49 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lincolnshire, U.K. Posts: 43	He is certainly chewing everything in sight! But to be fair, after a couple of gentle 'pinches' he recognises the word 'no' and will go back to taking it out of his toys. He demanded I play with him today and I have 2lovely holes in my arm. He loves me to tickle him, withdraw my hand and hide it behind my back then walk my fingers toward him to tickle again, he reacts just like a child would x